used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A vast congregation crowded every part of the church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading IN ANOTHER CHURCH.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
believersnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading IN ANOTHER CHURCH.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading A vast congregation crowded every part of the church.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading A vast congregation crowded every part of the church.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A vast congregation crowded every part of the church.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
the organ of sight
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
set up or found
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN ANOTHER CHURCH.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
Martha
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From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A vast congregation crowded every part of the church.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
railingsnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋz/
plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
be seated
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
be standing; be upright
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
Summerfield
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From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
under normal conditions
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A vast congregation crowded every part of the church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
in or at the place that
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
in or to any place at all
From this reading They swarmed upon the pulpit stairs, upon the gallery railings, and wherever a foot could press itself to stand, or room be found to sit.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading While thus one body of Christian believers worshipped, another was assembled in the Methodist chapel in John Street, where Aunt Martha usually went.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the young preacher, Summerfield, rose in the pulpit, every eye in the throng turned to him and watched his slight, short figure--his sweet blue eye, and his face of earnest expression and a kind of fiery sweetness.
