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From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
adornverbUS /əˈdɔːrn/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
anew
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
(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 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
in addition
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
BEARER'S
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From this reading VIII.—THE BEARER’S DREAM.
for the reason that
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
commandmentnounUS /kəˈmændmənt/
something that is commanded
From this reading Ganesh Das had read the commandment, _Thou shalt not steal_ (Ex. xx.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
DasnounUS /dæs/
any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading VIII.—THE BEARER’S DREAM.
ExnounUS /eks/
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
From this reading Ganesh Das had read the commandment, _Thou shalt not steal_ (Ex. xx.
ExhortverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
Ganeshnoun
Hindu god of wisdom or prophecy; the god who removes obstacles
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
iinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
held dear
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
purloining
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From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
Sahib's
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From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
Sardar
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From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading Ganesh Das had read the commandment, _Thou shalt not steal_ (Ex. xx.
shewing
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From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Ganesh Das had read the commandment, _Thou shalt not steal_ (Ex. xx.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VIII.—THE BEARER’S DREAM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Ganesh Das had read the commandment, _Thou shalt not steal_ (Ex. xx.
TitusnounUS /ˈtaɪtəs/
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
VIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading VIII.—THE BEARER’S DREAM.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was convinced that that religion is true, but he loved it not, because it also is pure and holy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ganesh Das, the Commissioner Sahib’s Sardar bearer, sat with the Bible on his knee; for Ganesh Das could read, and he had been well instructed in the Christian religion.
the words that are spoken
From this reading 15); his finger was now on the words: _Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things_ (Titus ii.
xxnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Ganesh Das had read the commandment, _Thou shalt not steal_ (Ex. xx.
