used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
arrestingadjectiveUS /ərˈestɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading General Macdonald said when he came out:
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Macdonald said when he came out:
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
Macdonald
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From this reading General Macdonald said when he came out:
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
moulded
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From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
Mysie
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From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading General Macdonald said when he came out:
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
quickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
Rowena
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From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading General Macdonald said when he came out:
SATISFACTORYadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW "The character of a generation is moulded by personal character."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a quiet old-fashioned service, and the congregation was not a fashionable one, but the preacher had an arresting, quickening power of delivery, and he took the Bible alone for his authority.
Westcott
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From this reading Westcott.
at the time that
From this reading General Macdonald said when he came out:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON the following Sunday Rowena met Mysie and her father at the doors of the church which she attended.
