used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading He had become increasingly thoughtful since their accident.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
(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 It was a chapter of unusual interest to them all, and particularly so to Harold.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had become increasingly thoughtful since their accident.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It was a chapter of unusual interest to them all, and particularly so to Harold.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
encouragesverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “encourage” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
a boy or man
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
brought together in one place
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had become increasingly thoughtful since their accident.
Harold
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From this reading It was a chapter of unusual interest to them all, and particularly so to Harold.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading He had become increasingly thoughtful since their accident.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was a chapter of unusual interest to them all, and particularly so to Harold.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
and nothing more
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was a chapter of unusual interest to them all, and particularly so to Harold.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
SABBATHnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had become increasingly thoughtful since their accident.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a chapter of unusual interest to them all, and particularly so to Harold.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a chapter of unusual interest to them all, and particularly so to Harold.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading He had become increasingly thoughtful since their accident.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
in the direction of
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was a chapter of unusual interest to them all, and particularly so to Harold.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
which person or people
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Frank now volunteered to aid his sister in preparing for breakfast; his repentance was shown not by words but by deeds; and though it was only an act of duty performed towards his sister and the company, it was in part a very proper beginning in the observance of a day belonging to Him who encourages us to think that he regards whatever we do from a principle of duty to our fellow men, as being done to himself.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading At the time of worship they gathered with more than usual solemnity around the accustomed place, and read the portion of Scripture for the morning.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THEIR FIRST SABBATH ON THE ISLAND, AND THE NIGHT AND MORNING THAT SUCCEEDED The morning sun rose with uncommon beauty, and the young people having retired early to bed, were prepared for early rising.
