used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, when you are a minister it will be different.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
cause to be bored
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, mother, but I want you to go.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, when you are a minister it will be different.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Of course, when you are a minister it will be different.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
ElijahnounUS /eˈlaɪdʒə/
a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
depressingly dark
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
Makalipa
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From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Yes, mother, but I want you to go.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, when you are a minister it will be different.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
express in words
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Yes, mother, but I want you to go.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
(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 Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
at the time that
From this reading Of course, when you are a minister it will be different.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Elijah, my son, I do not go to church, it is true, but I can read my Bible, and I don't remember the chapter in which it teaches that a son should instruct the mother who bore him.
which person or people
From this reading Think what people must say about me, a man who wants to be a minister, and who has a mother who, although she is a Christian, does not go to church."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course, when you are a minister it will be different.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, mother, but I want you to go.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Makalipa flashed her keen eyes upon her son's gloomy face for an instant before she answered-- "You know quite well how it is that I do not go to church."
