adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
a-n-d
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The spiritual exercise of prayer which followed was even more of a physical demonstration, and it aroused more response.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading The spiritual exercise of prayer which followed was even more of a physical demonstration, and it aroused more response.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The spiritual exercise of prayer which followed was even more of a physical demonstration, and it aroused more response.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The spiritual exercise of prayer which followed was even more of a physical demonstration, and it aroused more response.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
exhortationnounUS /ˌeɡzɔːrˈteɪʃən/
a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The spiritual exercise of prayer which followed was even more of a physical demonstration, and it aroused more response.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The spiritual exercise of prayer which followed was even more of a physical demonstration, and it aroused more response.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The spiritual exercise of prayer which followed was even more of a physical demonstration, and it aroused more response.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The spiritual exercise of prayer which followed was even more of a physical demonstration, and it aroused more response.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The spiritual exercise of prayer which followed was even more of a physical demonstration, and it aroused more response.
tabernaclenounUS /ˈtæbərnækəl/
the Mormon temple
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
vaguestadjectiveUS /ˈveɪɡɪst/
superlative of “vague” — not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading King, fresh from the scenes of the beach, listened a long time, expecting to hear some close counsel on the conduct of life, but he heard nothing except the vaguest emotional exhortation.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
vowelsnounUS /ˈvaʊəlz/
plural of “vowel” — a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
w-o-r-l-d
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While this charming spectacle was exhibited at the beach, afternoon service was going on in the tabernacle, and King sought that in preference.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The vast audience under the canopy directed its eyes to a man on the platform, who was violently gesticulating and shouting at the top of his voice.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading By this the audience were apparently unmoved, for it was only when the preacher paused to get his breath on some word on which he could dwell by reason of its vowels, like w-o-r-l-d or a-n-d, that he awoke any response from his hearers.
