Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Oh, doctor, doctor!" groaned the deacon, "that will never do!

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

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From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

every person

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

all things; all of a situation

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

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 I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading "Oh, doctor, doctor!" groaned the deacon, "that will never do!

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

and nothing more

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Oh, doctor, doctor!" groaned the deacon, "that will never do!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, doctor, doctor!" groaned the deacon, "that will never do!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

cuttings of plants set in the ground to grow as hawthorn for hedges or vines

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

on the contrary

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

term of address for a man

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

express in words

From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

except if; if not

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I don't need to tell you, a minister of the gospel and a doctor of divinity, that we have to live by faith and not by sight.

(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 "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

at the time that

From this reading What is the church to come to if everybody is to be allowed to believe just what he wants to, and stop just when he gets ready, and not go any further unless he understands everything before him?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Oh, doctor, doctor!" groaned the deacon, "that will never do!

in the company of; together with

From this reading "My dear sir," said Dr. Guide to his deacon, "the conversation I had with that rather unusual character has led me to believe that he is quite as safe at present as any of the members of my own congregation."

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, doctor," said Deacon Quickset to his pastor one morning, "I hope you have persuaded that wretched shoemaker to come into the ark of safety and to lay hold of the horns of the altar."