used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The young pastor, indeed, had set his face against tea-meetings.
(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 In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
boastsnounUS /boʊsts/
plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
boilersnounUS /ˈbɔɪlərz/
plural of “boiler” — sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
Carlingford
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From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
crockerynounUS /ˈkrɑːkəri/
tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The young pastor, indeed, had set his face against tea-meetings.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
of great significance or value
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The young pastor, indeed, had set his face against tea-meetings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
go away from a place
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
liberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
pewternounUS /ˈpjuːtər/
any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The young pastor, indeed, had set his face against tea-meetings.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
tea-meeting
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From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
tea-meetings
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From this reading The young pastor, indeed, had set his face against tea-meetings.
tea-urns
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From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
teapotnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
Tozer's
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From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
Tufton's
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From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
precisely as stated
From this reading In fact, it was one of Mr. Tozer's boasts, that owing to the liberality of the "connection" in Carlingford, Salem was fully equipped in this respect, and did not need to borrow so much as a spoon or teapot, a very important matter under the circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the next evening after this there was a tea-meeting in Salem Chapel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the back premises behind the chapel were all needful accommodations for the provision of that popular refreshment--boilers, tea-urns, unlimited crockery and pewter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This, however, was the first tea-meeting which had taken place since that one at which Mr. Tufton's purse had been presented to him, and the old pastor had taken leave of his flock.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young pastor, indeed, had set his face against tea-meetings.
