used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE OLD DISPENSATION.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
CarmichaelnounUS /ˈkɑːrmaɪkəl/
United States songwriter (1899-1981)
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
DISPENSATIONnounUS /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
an exemption from some rule or obligation
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE OLD DISPENSATION.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
being one more than ten
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
KirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
in motion
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE OLD DISPENSATION.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE OLD DISPENSATION.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
ParaphrasenounUS /ˈperəfreɪz/
rewording for the purpose of clarification
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
PsalmsnounUS /sɑːlmz/
an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
in the near future
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE OLD DISPENSATION.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The prayers were expected to be elaborate in expression and careful in statement, and it was then that they prayed for the Queen and Houses of Parliament.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Every Sabbath at eleven o'clock, or as soon thereafter as the people were seated--consideration was always shown to distant figures coming down from the high glen--Carmichael held what might be called High Mass in the Free Kirk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And the sermon was the event to which the efforts of the minister and the thoughts of the people had been moving for the whole week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing was used in praise but the Psalms of David, with an occasional Paraphrase sanctioned by usage and sound teaching.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN OF THE OLD DISPENSATION.
