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From this reading 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as follows: PHILIP STRONG, Calvary Church, Milton:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
CalvarynounUS /ˈkælvəri/
a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
From this reading It was as follows: PHILIP STRONG, Calvary Church, Milton:
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was as follows: PHILIP STRONG, Calvary Church, Milton:
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was as follows: PHILIP STRONG, Calvary Church, Milton:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as follows: PHILIP STRONG, Calvary Church, Milton:
immediately past
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading It was as follows: PHILIP STRONG, Calvary Church, Milton:
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
pastoratenoun
pastors collectively
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was as follows: PHILIP STRONG, Calvary Church, Milton:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading At that meeting it was voted by a majority present that you be asked to resign the pastorate of Calvary Church for the following reasons:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as follows: PHILIP STRONG, Calvary Church, Milton:
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Philip read the letter through without lifting his eyes from the paper or making any comment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As clerk of the church I am instructed to inform you of the action of the church at a regularly called meeting last Monday night.
