used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marion, too, received a new impetus in her chosen work,—the work of a soul-winner.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Mr. and Mrs. Asbury publicly confessed their faith in Christ.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
Asbury
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From this reading Both Mr. and Mrs. Asbury publicly confessed their faith in Christ.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Mr. and Mrs. Asbury publicly confessed their faith in Christ.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Marion, too, received a new impetus in her chosen work,—the work of a soul-winner.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Both Mr. and Mrs. Asbury publicly confessed their faith in Christ.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Both Mr. and Mrs. Asbury publicly confessed their faith in Christ.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Both Mr. and Mrs. Asbury publicly confessed their faith in Christ.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marion, too, received a new impetus in her chosen work,—the work of a soul-winner.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading Marion, too, received a new impetus in her chosen work,—the work of a soul-winner.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
Marion
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From this reading Marion, too, received a new impetus in her chosen work,—the work of a soul-winner.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Both Mr. and Mrs. Asbury publicly confessed their faith in Christ.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Both Mr. and Mrs. Asbury publicly confessed their faith in Christ.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading THE MUSIC TEACHER.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Marion, too, received a new impetus in her chosen work,—the work of a soul-winner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading Both Mr. and Mrs. Asbury publicly confessed their faith in Christ.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Marion, too, received a new impetus in her chosen work,—the work of a soul-winner.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
soul-winner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marion, too, received a new impetus in her chosen work,—the work of a soul-winner.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading THE MUSIC TEACHER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUSIC TEACHER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both Mr. and Mrs. Asbury publicly confessed their faith in Christ.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Marion, too, received a new impetus in her chosen work,—the work of a soul-winner.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE triumphant death of the eldest daughter was followed by marked religious improvement in the family.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The family altar was erected with this inscription, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Marion, too, received a new impetus in her chosen work,—the work of a soul-winner.
