used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Why don’t they have a real chapel?” asked Isabel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why don’t they have a real chapel?” asked Isabel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
BISHOP'SnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But nine would be enough,” exclaimed Polly.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading “Why don’t they have a real chapel?” asked Isabel.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
don't
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From this reading “Why don’t they have a real chapel?” asked Isabel.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “But nine would be enough,” exclaimed Polly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “But nine would be enough,” exclaimed Polly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
the act of departing
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why don’t they have a real chapel?” asked Isabel.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
Isabel
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From this reading “Why don’t they have a real chapel?” asked Isabel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
Jimmie
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From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
and nothing more
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
Polly
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From this reading “But nine would be enough,” exclaimed Polly.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Why don’t they have a real chapel?” asked Isabel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why don’t they have a real chapel?” asked Isabel.
They're
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From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE BISHOP’S VISIT “They’re going to open up the old Beaver Creek schoolhouse Sunday for services,” said Don, that night at supper.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
which person or people
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why don’t they have a real chapel?” asked Isabel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Jimmie Peters went over, and cleaned it up, and the Bishop will be here Sunday sure.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “There are only about nine people inside of thirty miles who would come,” said Mr. Murray.
