used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Henry, like his father, was a noble-looking man, of very prepossessing appearance.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Henry, like his father, was a noble-looking man, of very prepossessing appearance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
BROWN'SnounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading BROWN’S FAMILY--MR.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
Christ'snounUS /kraɪsts/
possessive form of “christ” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
degradationnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
Eliza
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From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
a social unit living together
From this reading BROWN’S FAMILY--MR.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Henry, like his father, was a noble-looking man, of very prepossessing appearance.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
FountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Henry, like his father, was a noble-looking man, of very prepossessing appearance.
holinessnounUS /ˈhoʊlinəs/
the quality of being holy
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Henry, like his father, was a noble-looking man, of very prepossessing appearance.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Henry, like his father, was a noble-looking man, of very prepossessing appearance.
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 Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _MR.
noble-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry, like his father, was a noble-looking man, of very prepossessing appearance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading Henry, like his father, was a noble-looking man, of very prepossessing appearance.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
estrangement from god
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
STEELEnounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
Sunday-school
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
precisely as stated
From this reading Henry, like his father, was a noble-looking man, of very prepossessing appearance.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Henry and Eliza were faithful members of Christ’s visible Church--they had been taught to love the Saviour in the Sunday-school; they were now teachers in the same, and by their love and practical instructions, their humble piety and fervent prayers, they led more than one to the Fountain of Life.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading STEELE._ Whilst the Steele family was descending deeper and deeper into sin and degradation, the family of Mr. Brown was advancing in virtue, honor and holiness.
