used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in addition
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MIDNIGHT VISIT In the meantime the wants of the body are also to be restrained and attention given so that the voice become angelic, heavenly, pure, and clear, and not strong and harsh, by a coarseness of food, and consequently prove valueless.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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enter or assume a certain state or condition
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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Beissel
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From this reading --Brother Beissel.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
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a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading --Brother Beissel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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rid of obstructions
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coarsenessnoun
language or humor that is down-to-earth
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confuseverbUS /kənˈfjuːz/
mistake one thing for another
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consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
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creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
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dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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divisible by two
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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obtain
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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
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harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
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heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
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hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
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How
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
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loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
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man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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the time between one event, process, or period and another
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melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
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12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
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to a great degree or extent
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make or become more narrow or restricted
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not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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many times at short intervals
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
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be shown or be found to be
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free of extraneous elements of any kind
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restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
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precisely, exactly
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screechingnounUS /ˈskriːtʃɪŋ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
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the context and environment in which something is set
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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
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for that reason; with the result that
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having strength or power greater than average or expected
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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
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carry out
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the quality of a person's voice
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unseemingly
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valuelessadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːləs/
of no value
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go to see a place, as for entertainment
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the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
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plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
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structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
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weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
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belonging to which person
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accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
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having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
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in the company of; together with
From this reading How often doth he take the lowly, simple, and even hideous things of earth to confuse the lofty and the wise whose faith and love have been weakened with much learning.
