(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading She strove to collect her scattered thoughts, and with what composure she could assume, returned to the dining-room.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading BISHOP TAYLOR.
the formal act of approving
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
checkeredadjectiveUS /ˈtʃekərd/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading She strove to collect her scattered thoughts, and with what composure she could assume, returned to the dining-room.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading She strove to collect her scattered thoughts, and with what composure she could assume, returned to the dining-room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She strove to collect her scattered thoughts, and with what composure she could assume, returned to the dining-room.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading She strove to collect her scattered thoughts, and with what composure she could assume, returned to the dining-room.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
set up or found
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
come together
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
a course of conduct
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She strove to collect her scattered thoughts, and with what composure she could assume, returned to the dining-room.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading She strove to collect her scattered thoughts, and with what composure she could assume, returned to the dining-room.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
that is looked for
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading She strove to collect her scattered thoughts, and with what composure she could assume, returned to the dining-room.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
TAYLORnounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading BISHOP TAYLOR.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She strove to collect her scattered thoughts, and with what composure she could assume, returned to the dining-room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
unfalteringlyadverb
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
vicissitudesnounUS /vɪˈsɪsɪtuːdz/
plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
which person or people
From this reading Mary Irving sought her chamber, and sinking on her knees, fervently implored the blessing and guidance of Him who is very precious help in time of need.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She prayed for strength to meet with Christian fortitude the trials which awaited her, and in all the vicissitudes of her checkered life to pursue unfalteringly the path of duty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Be sure that you teach nothing to the people but what is certainly to be found in Scripture."
