used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
conductorsnounUS /kənˈdʌktərz/
plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
set up or found
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading NEW LESSONS.
Livesey
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From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
the force of workers available
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW LESSONS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
prayer-meeting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
with low volume
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
move upward
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
move stealthily
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Adam shrank from speaking to or being addressed by any one, and he was amongst the first to slip quietly out of the room.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
a special situation
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
at the time that
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a common thing for a few to stay and hold a brief prayer-meeting, or for individuals to ask advice from the conductors, but these would sanction no late gatherings which would unfit the men for the duties of the morrow.
which person or people
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading IT was not late when Adam Livesey found himself on the road home, for the conductors of these mission services wisely brought them to a close at nine o'clock.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They knew that their hearers would mainly consist of working men who must be in bed betimes, in order that they might be ready to rise early in the morning.
