used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There should be a more adequate equipment for this work.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading There should be a more adequate equipment for this work.
(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 All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
in addition
From this reading It also lacks greatly in office-force and in supplies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It also lacks greatly in office-force and in supplies.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
cannot
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From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
church-work
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From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
efficientlyadverbUS /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/
with efficiency; in an efficient manner
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
enlargementnounUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading There should be a more adequate equipment for this work.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There should be a more adequate equipment for this work.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It also lacks greatly in office-force and in supplies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It also lacks greatly in office-force and in supplies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It also lacks greatly in office-force and in supplies.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
and nothing more
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
lacksnounUS /læks/
plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It also lacks greatly in office-force and in supplies.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There should be a more adequate equipment for this work.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
office-equipment
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From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
office-force
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From this reading It also lacks greatly in office-force and in supplies.
office-hours
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From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
office-rooms
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From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There should be a more adequate equipment for this work.
stationerynounUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
stenographers
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From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading It also lacks greatly in office-force and in supplies.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading A busy pastor should have an office-equipment just as much as a business man, and it should be supported, as a business office is, out of the funds of the business organization, _i.e._ the local church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There should be a more adequate equipment for this work.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There should be a more adequate equipment for this work.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading All other enterprises need, without question, stationery, stenographers, literature for distribution, office-rooms, office-hours, and a general arrangement looking toward enlargement and progress.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The gospel itself is without price, but in the nature of things it cannot be proclaimed, nor church-work efficiently carried on, without financial outlay.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There should be a more adequate equipment for this work.
