Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

speak to

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

later than; following

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

subject to appointment

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Everything passed off well; the children were pleased, and the parents greatly encouraged.

brought together in one place

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

an event that results in a transformation

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Everything passed off well; the children were pleased, and the parents greatly encouraged.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything passed off well; the children were pleased, and the parents greatly encouraged.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

past form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

showing great reverence for god

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Everything passed off well; the children were pleased, and the parents greatly encouraged.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

past form of “hoot” — to utter a loud clamorous shout

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Everything passed off well; the children were pleased, and the parents greatly encouraged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

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From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

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 Everything passed off well; the children were pleased, and the parents greatly encouraged.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Everything passed off well; the children were pleased, and the parents greatly encouraged.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Everything passed off well; the children were pleased, and the parents greatly encouraged.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

English writer (1672-1729)

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

a special situation

From this reading The opposition could see nothing to condemn, but Mr. Steele and a few others laughed at the “simple thing,” and hooted at the idea of sending their children.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

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From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _SUNDAY-SCHOOL ORGANIZED--LOCAL PREACHER._ At the appointed time, on the Holy morning, the missionary and Mr. Brown were in the Sunday-school, ready for action.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading According to arrangement, Mr. Mason came with his horses and wagon for the purpose of taking the missionary to the other settlement.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A number had already collected, and after the opening exercises, the missionary delivered a short and impressive address, in which he exhorted the teachers to aim at the conversion of those placed under their instruction, to be always punctual, to set a godly example, and, finally, not to grow weary in well-doing, but continue the work through evil as well as good report; and reminded them of the reward on the final day of reckoning.