used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
affiliationnounUS /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
a social or business relationship
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT CHURCH.
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading AT CHURCH.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
Ebenezer
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From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
a social unit living together
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
a long fixed look
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
giggledverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəld/
past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
the act of departing
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He pretended not to notice them, going straightway into the church.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
Lyman
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From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He pretended not to notice them, going straightway into the church.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He pretended not to notice them, going straightway into the church.
nudgedverbUS /nʌdʒd/
past form of “nudge” — to push against gently
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He pretended not to notice them, going straightway into the church.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
cut with a saw
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading He pretended not to notice them, going straightway into the church.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He pretended not to notice them, going straightway into the church.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several churches in Old Ebenezer, but he chose the one which was the religious affiliation of the banker's family.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the following Sunday, which in fact was the day after the scene in the office, Lyman went to church.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A number of clean looking young fellows stood outside to gaze at the girls going in, and they nudged one another and giggled as they saw Lyman approaching.
