used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
adherentsnounUS /ædˈhɪrənts/
plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
in addition
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
backsliders
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From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
blestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
fearless and daring
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
being joined in close association
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
with resolute determination
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
usually; as a rule
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
destroyed or killed
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
missionary's
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From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
prayer-meetings
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From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
reclaimedadjectiveUS /riˈkleɪmd/
delivered from danger
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
rum-sellers
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From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
SABBATH-SCHOOL
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From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
Sunday-schools
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From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
TEMPERANCEnounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A general contest, however, was kept up between those opposed to these institutions, and their defenders.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In addition to there being two Sunday-schools and one Temperance Society firmly established, the Christian Church under various names was most effectually aroused--many of its members being abundantly blest and their spiritual strength renewed; backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners awakened and converted: there were also prayer-meetings held in the different houses among the people.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In our present narrative we can notice but comparatively few incidents among the many interesting ones that transpired, and bring before our reader but few of the characters connected with the development of the various plans.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading _WORKING OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL AND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY._ It will now be our purpose to follow some of the results of the missionary’s labors among these people.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As soon as it was generally known that the missionary had left, the rum-sellers and their adherents became bold in their opposition; they appeared to think that, if the shepherd had gone, the sheep would be scattered.
