used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
(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 THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
in addition
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
BennetnounUS /ˈbenɪt/
avens of Virginia having pale or greenish yellow flowers
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
CHURCH-MEMBER
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From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
class-leader
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From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
absolutely essential
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
prayer-meeting
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From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
not often
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
that is looked for
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
move an implement through
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He seldom could be with the village church on prayer-meeting night, so the responsibility that fell upon the class-leader was increased.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
at the time that
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
which person or people
From this reading Also it so happened that the man who was acknowledged as class-leader had fallen back in his religious life until he needed the excitement of a big meeting to stir him up to diligence.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The advice given by the Pastor was of great service to Austin, and following it he sought out each week some one who was willing to read a portion of the Word and give the few comments necessary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Austin already knew when he was elected as assistant that to him would fall most of the meetings, for Deacon Bond was seldom there.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG CHURCH-MEMBER The congregation in the village was not supplied with a pastor all its own, Mr. Bennet also served another church.
