used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
the state of being absent
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
compensatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/
receiving or eligible for compensation
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
DISCUSSIONnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE FIRST PRINCIPLES.
DurantnounUS /ˈdʊrənt/
United States historian (1885-1981)
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE FIRST PRINCIPLES.
Fitzallen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE FIRST PRINCIPLES.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
immediately past
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE FIRST PRINCIPLES.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
PRINCIPLESnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE FIRST PRINCIPLES.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading But little time was spent in formality, and a beginning was effected by our legal friend saying:
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE FIRST PRINCIPLES.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
at the time that
From this reading The audience had increased in numbers when the time for the continuance of the gospel exposition arrived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Rev. Fitzallen was not present; he had an engagement elsewhere, was the word he left; but his absence was compensated for by the presence of two or three others.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Durant, you closed last night with a definition of the first principle in the series of steps to be taken by the convert to Christianity, with a promise that tonight we should have the second explained.
