adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
accessoriesnounUS /ækˈsesəriz/
plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
AlmostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost the entire congregation joined in.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
benchnounUS /bentʃ/
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Almost the entire congregation joined in.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Almost the entire congregation joined in.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
gracelessadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsləs/
lacking graciousness
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
HundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Almost the entire congregation joined in.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Almost the entire congregation joined in.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
MISSIONARY'S
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From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
psalmnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
REFLECTIONSnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
SERMONnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
Tahitiannoun
a native or inhabitant of Tahiti
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After the graceless scenes I had recently passed through, this circumstance, with all its accessories, moved me forcibly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading The first air fairly startled me; it was the brave tune of Old Hundred, adapted to a Tahitian psalm.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The choir was composed of twelve or fifteen ladies of the mission, occupying a long bench to the left of the pulpit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISSIONARY’S SERMON; WITH SOME REFLECTIONS Some degree of order at length restored, the service was continued, by singing.
