used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
anew
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yes, he was poor in this world’s goods, but rich in Christ--an heir of Heaven!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
on or to one side
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
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 Yes, he was poor in this world’s goods, but rich in Christ--an heir of Heaven!
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Yes, he was poor in this world’s goods, but rich in Christ--an heir of Heaven!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Yes, he was poor in this world’s goods, but rich in Christ--an heir of Heaven!
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Yes, he was poor in this world’s goods, but rich in Christ--an heir of Heaven!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
set down according to a plan
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
for more time
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
MISSIONARYnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
absolutely essential
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
not any; not one
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
on one occasion
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
pilgrim-staff
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From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Yes, he was poor in this world’s goods, but rich in Christ--an heir of Heaven!
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
in the near future
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
Sunday-schools
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yes, he was poor in this world’s goods, but rich in Christ--an heir of Heaven!
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading He could no longer travel hundreds of miles on foot as he once did--he was now in a carriage with the venerable Mr. Mason.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading No sooner was his letter received, than it was read in the churches and Sunday-schools, and a liberal collection was soon taken up, to insure every convenience necessary for his accommodation; and Mr. Mason volunteered to bring him out.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Yes, he was poor in this world’s goods, but rich in Christ--an heir of Heaven!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He had written to his people in the West, promising to visit them if they would send a conveyance for him, as he was no longer able to walk, and was too poor to go by stage.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _THE MISSIONARY AGAIN VISITS THE WEST._ In that beautiful season of the year in which the missionary first visited the West, he was again on his way thither, but not with his pilgrim-staff--that was now laid aside.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, he was poor in this world’s goods, but rich in Christ--an heir of Heaven!
