Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

(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 In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the most important gathering of Philip's friends was that of the mill-men.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

involving financial matters

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading But the most important gathering of Philip's friends was that of the mill-men.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading But the most important gathering of Philip's friends was that of the mill-men.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

of great significance or value

From this reading But the most important gathering of Philip's friends was that of the mill-men.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

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From this reading But the most important gathering of Philip's friends was that of the mill-men.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

create (as an entity)

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading But the most important gathering of Philip's friends was that of the mill-men.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

-ing form of “pledge” — promise solemnly and formally

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

of or relating to or determined by sociology

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

the act of using

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

precisely as stated

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading In the first place the minority in the church held a meeting and voted to ask Philip to remain, pledging him their hearty support in all his plans and methods.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But the most important gathering of Philip's friends was that of the mill-men.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

in or at the place that

From this reading They met in the hall where he had so often spoken, and being crowded out of that by the great numbers, they finally secured the use of the court house.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The evening paper, in its report of this meeting, made the most of the personal remarks that were made, and served up the whole affair in sensational items that were eagerly read by every one in Milton.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was crowded with an excited assembly, and in the course of very many short speeches in which the action of the church was severely condemned, a resolution was offered and adopted asking Mr. Strong to remain in Milton and organize an association or something of a similar order for the purpose of sociological study and agitation, pledging whatever financial support could be obtained from the working-people.