used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We always had plenty of music and singing, and in a few years our club became quite a musical society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading We always had plenty of music and singing, and in a few years our club became quite a musical society.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There were only a few novels, and by the best writers.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading We always had plenty of music and singing, and in a few years our club became quite a musical society.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were only a few novels, and by the best writers.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
gleanedverbUS /ɡliːnd/
past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We always had plenty of music and singing, and in a few years our club became quite a musical society.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
a room where books are kept
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading We always had plenty of music and singing, and in a few years our club became quite a musical society.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading We always had plenty of music and singing, and in a few years our club became quite a musical society.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading There were only a few novels, and by the best writers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
and nothing more
From this reading There were only a few novels, and by the best writers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
a full supply
From this reading We always had plenty of music and singing, and in a few years our club became quite a musical society.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We always had plenty of music and singing, and in a few years our club became quite a musical society.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
ripest
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From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading We always had plenty of music and singing, and in a few years our club became quite a musical society.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every Sunday morning there was a lecture or a sermon read, prayers and singing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We gleaned in all fields, gathering the ripest grain we could find.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were only a few novels, and by the best writers.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading For our needs the library was increased by the addition of valuable books as works of reference, for investigation of subjects for discussion.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading There were only a few novels, and by the best writers.
a late time of life
From this reading We always had plenty of music and singing, and in a few years our club became quite a musical society.
