used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
DIALOGUEnounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading DIALOGUE ON RELIGION.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
DIFFIDENCEnoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading OVERCOMING DIFFIDENCE.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
DiscussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TESTIMONIES FOR THE TRUTH.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
Minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DIALOGUE ON RELIGION.
win a victory over
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
OVERCOMINGverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading OVERCOMING DIFFIDENCE.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
PROVIDEverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE LORD WILL PROVIDE.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading DIALOGUE ON RELIGION.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
TESTIMONIESnounUS /ˈtestəmoʊniz/
plural of “testimony” — a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading TESTIMONIES FOR THE TRUTH.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading TESTIMONIES FOR THE TRUTH.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The voyage--Discussion--Minister's discomfiture--Arrive in Liverpool--Kindness of Captain Baker--Learn of his death and my duty--My shabby appearance--First sermon--Money put into my hand--Visit home--More help from strangers.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE LORD WILL PROVIDE.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Difference in persons about speaking in public--The Lord willing to help His servants to overcome timidity--Early experience in preaching--A feeling of fear and the Spirit of God not congenial--Timidity conquered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Mother and Children in great want--The Mother's faith--Her prayer--Is provided with money in a mysterious way.
