used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It all came about in this way:
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading The pastor sat in front near the leader in pleasant accord with all that went on.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It all came about in this way:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He seemed to be an intimate friend of every boy and girl present.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
a youthful male person
From this reading He seemed to be an intimate friend of every boy and girl present.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It all came about in this way:
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
being joined in close association
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
EndeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He seemed to be an intimate friend of every boy and girl present.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
set up or found
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He seemed to be an intimate friend of every boy and girl present.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The pastor sat in front near the leader in pleasant accord with all that went on.
a young female
From this reading He seemed to be an intimate friend of every boy and girl present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to be an intimate friend of every boy and girl present.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading He seemed to be an intimate friend of every boy and girl present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It all came about in this way:
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The pastor sat in front near the leader in pleasant accord with all that went on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The pastor sat in front near the leader in pleasant accord with all that went on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pastor sat in front near the leader in pleasant accord with all that went on.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The pastor sat in front near the leader in pleasant accord with all that went on.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The pastor sat in front near the leader in pleasant accord with all that went on.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He seemed to be an intimate friend of every boy and girl present.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The pastor sat in front near the leader in pleasant accord with all that went on.
an educational institution
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to be an intimate friend of every boy and girl present.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
Silverdale
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From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It all came about in this way:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to be an intimate friend of every boy and girl present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It all came about in this way:
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The pastor sat in front near the leader in pleasant accord with all that went on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
at the time that
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Six weeks later found Joyce well established in her comfortable little home, and spending her mornings teaching in a summer Bible School connected with the church which she found that first Sunday evening of her stay in Silverdale.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Christian Endeavor was in session when she entered the church and an enthusiastic set of young people were conducting it.
