adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He slowly allowed his gaze to roam over the crowded church, then began his sermon in a clear, full voice:
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He slowly allowed his gaze to roam over the crowded church, then began his sermon in a clear, full voice:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He slowly allowed his gaze to roam over the crowded church, then began his sermon in a clear, full voice:
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
CreationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading He slowly allowed his gaze to roam over the crowded church, then began his sermon in a clear, full voice:
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
FAREWELLnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading He slowly allowed his gaze to roam over the crowded church, then began his sermon in a clear, full voice:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He slowly allowed his gaze to roam over the crowded church, then began his sermon in a clear, full voice:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
officiatingnounUS /əˈfɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
the act of umpiring
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He slowly allowed his gaze to roam over the crowded church, then began his sermon in a clear, full voice:
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He slowly allowed his gaze to roam over the crowded church, then began his sermon in a clear, full voice:
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
SERMONnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He slowly allowed his gaze to roam over the crowded church, then began his sermon in a clear, full voice:
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He slowly allowed his gaze to roam over the crowded church, then began his sermon in a clear, full voice:
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The pastor slowly arose from the seat he had been occupying and leisurely walked up to and into the pulpit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE FAREWELL SERMON The appointed Sunday dawned clear and balmy, and by the time the services commenced, the church was filled to its full capacity, the new minister officiating; and when it came time for the sermon, he announced that the Rev. Williams would preach his farewell sermon, and that the subject would be "Creation."
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dearly beloved brethren, once again, after more than six months' vacation, I stand before you for the last time as pastor.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been in your midst for more than fifteen years, trying to point out to you, to the best of my ability, the way to salvation.
