Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

follower of Baptistic doctrines

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was called simply the "meeting-house."

any large and important church

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

plural of “choir” — a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE PARABLE PREACHES IN THE WILDERNESS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was called simply the "meeting-house."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was called simply the "meeting-house."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

a short moral story (often with animal characters)

From this reading THE PARABLE PREACHES IN THE WILDERNESS.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading THE PARABLE PREACHES IN THE WILDERNESS.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

and nothing more

From this reading It was called simply the "meeting-house."

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PARABLE PREACHES IN THE WILDERNESS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

in or at the place that

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

which person or people

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.

belonging to which person

From this reading It stood in the timber, whose columns and aisles opened around it like a vast cathedral, where the rocks were altars and the birds were choirs.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading THE PARABLE PREACHES IN THE WILDERNESS.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was built of rude logs, and had hard benches, but the plain people had done more skillful work on this forest sanctuary than on the school-house.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The house in which young Abraham Lincoln attended church was simple and curious, as were the old forest Baptist preachers who conducted the services there.