used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading A missionary home on furlough was to exercise a part of his "well-earned rest" in addressing the meeting.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The announcement was discussed in the Gray household and Hubert determined to join Winifred in attendance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The announcement was discussed in the Gray household and Hubert determined to join Winifred in attendance.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The announcement was discussed in the Gray household and Hubert determined to join Winifred in attendance.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A missionary home on furlough was to exercise a part of his "well-earned rest" in addressing the meeting.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
furloughverbUS /ˈfɜːrloʊ/
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
From this reading A missionary home on furlough was to exercise a part of his "well-earned rest" in addressing the meeting.
the act of giving
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The announcement was discussed in the Gray household and Hubert determined to join Winifred in attendance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A missionary home on furlough was to exercise a part of his "well-earned rest" in addressing the meeting.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A missionary home on furlough was to exercise a part of his "well-earned rest" in addressing the meeting.
a social unit living together
From this reading The announcement was discussed in the Gray household and Hubert determined to join Winifred in attendance.
Hubert
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From this reading The announcement was discussed in the Gray household and Hubert determined to join Winifred in attendance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A missionary home on furlough was to exercise a part of his "well-earned rest" in addressing the meeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The announcement was discussed in the Gray household and Hubert determined to join Winifred in attendance.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
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 It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
make reference to
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
MISSIONARYnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A missionary home on furlough was to exercise a part of his "well-earned rest" in addressing the meeting.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A missionary home on furlough was to exercise a part of his "well-earned rest" in addressing the meeting.
Schoolmannoun
a scholar in one of the universities of the Middle Ages; versed in scholasticism
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
Schoolman's
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From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading On Sunday the faithful calendar announced it, and Doctor Schoolman made special mention of it, urging attendance.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
accept gladly
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
well-earned
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From this reading A missionary home on furlough was to exercise a part of his "well-earned rest" in addressing the meeting.
at the time that
From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
which person or people
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
Winifred
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From this reading The announcement was discussed in the Gray household and Hubert determined to join Winifred in attendance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was to be held in the afternoon, but it was suggested that as many men of the congregation as possible unite with the ladies in giving welcome to one who had distinguished himself by faithful and valuable service on the foreign field.
Women's
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From this reading THE MISSIONARY MEETING It was early summer when the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Doctor Schoolman's church was to have a public meeting.
