used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If it does, why is it that its hold seems to be weakening day by day?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If it does, why is it that its hold seems to be weakening day by day?
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading If it does, why is it that its hold seems to be weakening day by day?
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It has a name to live, but is dead.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has a name to live, but is dead.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If it does, why is it that its hold seems to be weakening day by day?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What I want to know," I said, "is this.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it does, why is it that its hold seems to be weakening day by day?
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What I want to know," I said, "is this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it does, why is it that its hold seems to be weakening day by day?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If it does, why is it that its hold seems to be weakening day by day?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What I want to know," I said, "is this.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It has a name to live, but is dead.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
MethodismnounUS /ˈmeθədɪzəm/
the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It has a name to live, but is dead.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What I want to know," I said, "is this.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If it does, why is it that its hold seems to be weakening day by day?
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What I want to know," I said, "is this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What I want to know," I said, "is this.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
vitallyadverbUS /ˈvaɪtəli/
to a vital degree
From this reading Does Methodism, or for that matter, does religion of any sort, vitally affect the lives and outlook of people now?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What I want to know," I said, "is this.
weakeningnounUS /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
becoming weaker
From this reading If it does, why is it that its hold seems to be weakening day by day?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What I want to know," I said, "is this.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If it does, why is it that its hold seems to be weakening day by day?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am told that your Chapel used to be crowded, and that while the people were ignorant, Methodism vitally influenced their lives; but now it seems a kind of corpse.
