used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The affairs of Memorial Church were booming.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
audiencesnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The audiences were steadily increasing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading The affairs of Memorial Church were booming.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The affairs of Memorial Church were booming.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
CorinthnounUS /ˈkɔːrənθ/
the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
denominationnounUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃən/
a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
equalled
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From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
FORGETSverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The audiences were steadily increasing.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading The affairs of Memorial Church were booming.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The affairs of Memorial Church were booming.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
in the near future
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The audiences were steadily increasing.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE NURSE FORGETS "He seemed so made for fine and strong things."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The affairs of Memorial Church were booming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The interest was reviving in every department, and the world would soon see grand old Memorial Church taking first place in Corinth, if not in the state.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Or, in the more orthodox language of Elder Jordan, in an article to the official paper of the denomination, "the congregation had taken on new life, and the Lord's work was being pushed with a zeal and determination never before equalled.
