used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading When Bonds sat down the Evangelist calmly faced the audience.
BlankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
BondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading When Bonds sat down the Evangelist calmly faced the audience.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Bonds sat down the Evangelist calmly faced the audience.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
EvangelistnounUS /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/
a preacher of the Christian gospel
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading When Bonds sat down the Evangelist calmly faced the audience.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
meeknessnoun
the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
ministerialadjectiveUS /ˌmɪnɪˈstiːriəl/
of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When Bonds sat down the Evangelist calmly faced the audience.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just at this time he seemed to possess the meekness of a lamb and the boldness of a lion.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He seemed perfectly composed, as he remarked, "Well, brethren and friends, I am indeed sorry to see this splendid testimony meeting end in this way.
at the time that
From this reading When Bonds sat down the Evangelist calmly faced the audience.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am sorry the ministerial brother feels as he does toward the truth we have preached, and I hope after prayer and reflection he will see his way clear not to hinder the progress of the meeting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the time that Bonds was on the floor, Evangelist Blank leaned against the pulpit with his face in his hands as if in prayer.
