Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

(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 LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

in addition

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

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From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

at any time

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

not accessible to view

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

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From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

having no employment

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

lacking natural ease

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

go away from a place

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

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 They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

except for; apart from

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

a woman who tells fortunes

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

carry out

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading "It takes sickness or affliction to bring hidden love and sympathy to the surface," he said, one afternoon, as he sat in the parlor with Aunt Faith, Hugh, Bessie, and Sibyl.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

up to a particular time

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

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From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

at the time that

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER Mr. Leslie improved slowly; when he was able to leave his room most of his days of enforced idleness were spent in the shaded parlor of the old stone house, or riding through the narrow country lanes, sometimes with all the cousins, sometimes with Sibyl alone.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A friend had come from the interior of the State to take charge of the chapel during July and August, for the physicians had forbidden any active work during that time; but, although Mr. Vinton preached and attended to the duties of the position, Mr. Leslie retained all his interest in the congregation, and his people felt, that he was with them in spirit, hour by hour, and day by day.

a late time of life

From this reading "We do not see the rainbow until the storm comes; and so people may live on for years in prosperity, and never know, save by intuition, the deep affection in each other's hearts.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading They came to him also,--came in greater numbers and with more open affection than ever before; they showed their interest in many different ways,--and the young pastor's heart was filled with joy at these evidences of love from the flock for which he had labored.