used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mr. Moseley was a self-constituted leader in a crusade against dancing.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
ballastnounUS /ˈbæləst/
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
BaptistnounUS /ˈbæptəst/
follower of Baptistic doctrines
From this reading They held a preliminary meeting before services in the study of the Hard-Shell Baptist Church.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They held a preliminary meeting before services in the study of the Hard-Shell Baptist Church.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mr. Moseley occupied the chair, a Jove of righteousness dispensing thunderbolts of indignation to his satellites.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading They held a preliminary meeting before services in the study of the Hard-Shell Baptist Church.
Clayton
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From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
contingentnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
crusadenounUS /kruːˈseɪd/
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
From this reading Mr. Moseley was a self-constituted leader in a crusade against dancing.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Mr. Moseley was a self-constituted leader in a crusade against dancing.
dispensingverbUS /dɪˈspensɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Mr. Moseley occupied the chair, a Jove of righteousness dispensing thunderbolts of indignation to his satellites.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
frivolous-minded
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From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
death of a person
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
Hard-Shell
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From this reading They held a preliminary meeting before services in the study of the Hard-Shell Baptist Church.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They held a preliminary meeting before services in the study of the Hard-Shell Baptist Church.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
not in action or at work
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Mr. Moseley occupied the chair, a Jove of righteousness dispensing thunderbolts of indignation to his satellites.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading Mr. Moseley occupied the chair, a Jove of righteousness dispensing thunderbolts of indignation to his satellites.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Mr. Moseley was a self-constituted leader in a crusade against dancing.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading They held a preliminary meeting before services in the study of the Hard-Shell Baptist Church.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
Moseley
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From this reading Mr. Moseley was a self-constituted leader in a crusade against dancing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Moseley was a self-constituted leader in a crusade against dancing.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mr. Moseley occupied the chair, a Jove of righteousness dispensing thunderbolts of indignation to his satellites.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
prayer-meeting
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From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading They held a preliminary meeting before services in the study of the Hard-Shell Baptist Church.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading Mr. Moseley occupied the chair, a Jove of righteousness dispensing thunderbolts of indignation to his satellites.
satellitesnounUS /ˈsætəlaɪts/
plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading Mr. Moseley occupied the chair, a Jove of righteousness dispensing thunderbolts of indignation to his satellites.
self-constitutedadjective
constituted by or established by itself
From this reading Mr. Moseley was a self-constituted leader in a crusade against dancing.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading They held a preliminary meeting before services in the study of the Hard-Shell Baptist Church.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading They held a preliminary meeting before services in the study of the Hard-Shell Baptist Church.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They held a preliminary meeting before services in the study of the Hard-Shell Baptist Church.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
thunderbolts
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From this reading Mr. Moseley occupied the chair, a Jove of righteousness dispensing thunderbolts of indignation to his satellites.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading At his earnest suggestion, every minister in town agreed to preach upon the subject at prayer-meeting the Wednesday evening of the hop.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR While the frivolous-minded of Clayton were bent upon the festivities of fair week, it must not be imagined that the grave and thoughtful contingent, which acts as ballast in every community, was idle.
