used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY PREACHES._ On Tuesday, a beautiful evening closed the day.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
(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 Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
in addition
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY PREACHES._ On Tuesday, a beautiful evening closed the day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY PREACHES._ On Tuesday, a beautiful evening closed the day.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY PREACHES._ On Tuesday, a beautiful evening closed the day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
ensealing
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From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY PREACHES._ On Tuesday, a beautiful evening closed the day.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
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 Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
MISSIONARYnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY PREACHES._ On Tuesday, a beautiful evening closed the day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
neighborhoodsnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊdz/
plural of “neighborhood” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY PREACHES._ On Tuesday, a beautiful evening closed the day.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
others
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From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
PREACHESverbUS /ˈpriːtʃɪz/
third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY PREACHES._ On Tuesday, a beautiful evening closed the day.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
express in words
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
school-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
that is looked for
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
SpeakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
Sunday-school
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From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY PREACHES._ On Tuesday, a beautiful evening closed the day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a little grove in a ravine behind the barn at Mr. Brown’s; this secluded spot the missionary sought before starting to fill his appointment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY PREACHES._ On Tuesday, a beautiful evening closed the day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old school-house was crowded with expectant ones, awaiting the arrival of the “Great Speaker,” as he had been reported.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Here he laid his case before God, asking for preparation of heart, for wisdom, for strength, for words, and, above all, for the power of the Spirit and the ensealing of the truth upon the hearts of his hearers.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading At an early hour, the parents, together with quite a number of children, also the youth of this and other neighborhoods, were on their way to hear what the stranger had to say; some having made up their minds for, and others against the Sunday-school.
