used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Nobody dare say "cake" or "oysters" aloud.
a line of approach
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not a matron could be coaxed to offer suggestion.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Nobody dare say "cake" or "oysters" aloud.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading Neither the fancy department nor the choir would venture a pincushion or a song.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Not a matron could be coaxed to offer suggestion.
congregationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənəl/
relating to or conducted or participated in by a congregation
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not a matron could be coaxed to offer suggestion.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Nobody dare say "cake" or "oysters" aloud.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Neither the fancy department nor the choir would venture a pincushion or a song.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Neither the fancy department nor the choir would venture a pincushion or a song.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading Not a matron could be coaxed to offer suggestion.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither the fancy department nor the choir would venture a pincushion or a song.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody dare say "cake" or "oysters" aloud.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither the fancy department nor the choir would venture a pincushion or a song.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Not a matron could be coaxed to offer suggestion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Neither the fancy department nor the choir would venture a pincushion or a song.
oystersnounUS /ˈɔɪstərz/
plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading Nobody dare say "cake" or "oysters" aloud.
PennnounUS /pen/
Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
pincushionnoun
a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
From this reading Neither the fancy department nor the choir would venture a pincushion or a song.
Sabbath-school
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
express in words
From this reading Nobody dare say "cake" or "oysters" aloud.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Neither the fancy department nor the choir would venture a pincushion or a song.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Not a matron could be coaxed to offer suggestion.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Neither the fancy department nor the choir would venture a pincushion or a song.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
at the time that
From this reading THERE came a day toward the close of summer when the Penn Avenue Church called a congregational meeting.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Neither the fancy department nor the choir would venture a pincushion or a song.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading The object thereof was to discuss—not a Sabbath-school library, their hopes in that direction had sunk below zero.
