used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Knight was doing the work of two or three men.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Arthur Knight was doing the work of two or three men.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
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 His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Arthur Knight was doing the work of two or three men.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
the force of workers available
From this reading Arthur Knight was doing the work of two or three men.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
something you have to do
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
and nothing more
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Arthur Knight was doing the work of two or three men.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
the local environment
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
estrangement from god
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Arthur Knight was doing the work of two or three men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Arthur Knight was doing the work of two or three men.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The harvest was over, and it had been a good one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The usual festivities were held, and were more really joyous than such occasions frequently are.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
in or to any place at all
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Arthur Knight was doing the work of two or three men.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His brain was busy in regard to his own people; but whenever and wherever it was possible he was preaching his Gospel of Christian unity for the world’s good.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Already in many parts of the country the true leaders of the people were looking forward to the winter, not only in preparation, but with resolution, and were manfully determined that, if they could not prevent the usual sin, they would prevent some of the attendant misery of the days of cold and gloom.
