Chapter VI

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

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

later than; following

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

a political theory favoring the abolition of governments

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

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

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

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

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

the two together, not just one

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

possessive form of “caesar” — conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

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

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

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

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

greatly pleased

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

in or to another place

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

factory where metal castings are produced

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

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 _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

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 In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

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

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

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

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

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

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

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

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

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

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

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

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

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

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

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

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

immediately past

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

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

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

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

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

on one occasion

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

the status of being ordained to a sacred office

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

get by special effort

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

new

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

cause to become

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

precisely, exactly

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

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 In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

a political theory advocating state ownership of industry

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

in the near future

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

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

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

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

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

an old word for “to”

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

precisely as stated

From this reading The preacher of the day said: "Beware of so-called socialism, for it trenches very closely on the borderland of anarchism, and after having listened to lectures and sermons an hour long and read many books upon that much-abused topic, I am constrained to turn to the teaching of the Man of Nazareth, and find in that teaching something more rational and common-sense than elsewhere.

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

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

(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 _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

at the time that

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the first place our Saviour recognized property rights when he said, 'Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading _FURTHER TEACHINGS AND HOW THEY ARE ESTIMATED._ After his ordination the new preacher took his place in the pulpit once every Sunday, and being now a close student of theology as well as of other subjects, he soon became an eloquent and powerful speaker, and the entire congregation was delighted with him.

an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading This doctrine is for the workingman as well as for his employer, and enables both to procure homes for themselves and hold them in their own right.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The last Sunday of the national year, Mr. Melvin announced a sermon on "The Ideal Relationship of Capital and Labor," prompted by the recent trouble at the foundry between employers and their hands.