used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She sought after and earnestly desired to realize peace with God.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading FINDING ONE’S CALLING.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
wanted intensely
From this reading She sought after and earnestly desired to realize peace with God.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
in a serious manner
From this reading She sought after and earnestly desired to realize peace with God.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading FINDING ONE’S CALLING.
set up or found
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
a state of high honor
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading She sought after and earnestly desired to realize peace with God.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
How
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From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
many times at short intervals
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
ONE'S
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From this reading FINDING ONE’S CALLING.
and nothing more
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She sought after and earnestly desired to realize peace with God.
prayer-meeting
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From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
re-read
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From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She sought after and earnestly desired to realize peace with God.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
express in words
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She recognized it as from the chapter which she had read in the morning, and she re-read it, filled with a new sense of its meaning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
relating to human society and its members
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
that is looked for
From this reading She sought after and earnestly desired to realize peace with God.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She sought after and earnestly desired to realize peace with God.
tribulationnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
literature in metrical form
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading DURING the days which preceded that social gathering, Ruth found her mind often busy with the wonders of the verse which had been quoted at prayer-meeting.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How wonderful would it be to be able to say, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulation!”
