used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These two persons, the sheriff and the doctor, sat on the last bench nearest the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading These two persons, the sheriff and the doctor, sat on the last bench nearest the door.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When the service was concluded and the congregation withdrew, these two persons remained with the minister.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading These two persons, the sheriff and the doctor, sat on the last bench nearest the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading These two persons, the sheriff and the doctor, sat on the last bench nearest the door.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
immediately past
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
mid-weekly
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From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading When the service was concluded and the congregation withdrew, these two persons remained with the minister.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
in motion
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading These two persons, the sheriff and the doctor, sat on the last bench nearest the door.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When the service was concluded and the congregation withdrew, these two persons remained with the minister.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading These two persons, the sheriff and the doctor, sat on the last bench nearest the door.
School-teacher
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From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading When the service was concluded and the congregation withdrew, these two persons remained with the minister.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading These two persons, the sheriff and the doctor, sat on the last bench nearest the door.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two persons, the sheriff and the doctor, sat on the last bench nearest the door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE several influences moving against the School-teacher, having formed a conjunction, at last determined to act.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the service was concluded and the congregation withdrew, these two persons remained with the minister.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
at the time that
From this reading When the service was concluded and the congregation withdrew, these two persons remained with the minister.
in or at the place that
From this reading The three of them moved up to the table before the altar, where there was a small oil lamp.
which person or people
From this reading On Wednesday night, in the church at the county seat, two persons attended the minister's mid-weekly meeting, who were not members of the congregation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the service was concluded and the congregation withdrew, these two persons remained with the minister.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading When the service was concluded and the congregation withdrew, these two persons remained with the minister.
