used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you tired to-night, Philip?" asked his wife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you tired to-night, Philip?" asked his wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It was late in the fall and the nights were sharp and frosty.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It was late in the fall and the nights were sharp and frosty.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
homelikeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmlaɪk/
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late in the fall and the nights were sharp and frosty.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the fall and the nights were sharp and frosty.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It was late in the fall and the nights were sharp and frosty.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
on one occasion
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It was late in the fall and the nights were sharp and frosty.
in the near future
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Are you tired to-night, Philip?" asked his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
to-night
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From this reading "Are you tired to-night, Philip?" asked his wife.
precisely as stated
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
well-planned
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From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was late in the fall and the nights were sharp and frosty.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The parsonage was a well-planned house next the church, and his wife soon made everything look very homelike.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first Sunday evening after Philip preached in Milton, for the first time, he chatted with his wife over the events of the day as they sat before a cheerful open fire in the large grate.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a week, Philip Strong had moved to Milton, as the church wished him to occupy the pulpit at once.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you tired to-night, Philip?" asked his wife.
