used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Campbell, in our eyes, was the American pioneer theologian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
Bethany
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From this reading He is a graduate of Bethany College.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
CAMPBELLITE
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From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading He is a graduate of Bethany College.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
DisciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Campbell, in our eyes, was the American pioneer theologian.
FLORISTnounUS /ˈflɑːrɪst/
someone who grows and deals in flowers
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading He is a graduate of Bethany College.
great-grandfather
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From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a graduate of Bethany College.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
HOSTESSnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Campbell, in our eyes, was the American pioneer theologian.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
Richardson'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsənz/
possessive form of “richardson” — United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
theologiannounUS /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒiən/
someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
From this reading Campbell, in our eyes, was the American pioneer theologian.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
at the time that
From this reading His great-grandfather studied there before him, when Alexander Campbell, the founder of Bethany, was in his prime.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you want to know of this man as we know him, read Richardson’s staid old biography, or walk the shades of Bethany, West Virginia.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE CAMPBELLITE, THE FLORIST AND THE HOSTESS In this, our town, we call “New Springfield,” David Carson, a young minister of the Disciples of Christ is a near neighbor of mine.
