accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
(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 You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The parsons, who don't work in the field, don't carry out the dung, and don't do any threshing, have more time for such thinking."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
have
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The parsons, who don't work in the field, don't carry out the dung, and don't do any threshing, have more time for such thinking."
catechismnounUS /ˈkætəkɪzəm/
a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The parsons, who don't work in the field, don't carry out the dung, and don't do any threshing, have more time for such thinking."
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
dungnounUS /dʌŋ/
fecal matter of animals
From this reading The parsons, who don't work in the field, don't carry out the dung, and don't do any threshing, have more time for such thinking."
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The parsons, who don't work in the field, don't carry out the dung, and don't do any threshing, have more time for such thinking."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
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 "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
how
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From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
juicesnounUS /ˈdʒuːsəz/
plural of “juice” — the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
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 How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
the force of workers available
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The parsons, who don't work in the field, don't carry out the dung, and don't do any threshing, have more time for such thinking."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
and nothing more
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
parsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading The parsons, who don't work in the field, don't carry out the dung, and don't do any threshing, have more time for such thinking."
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
sevenfoldadjectiveUS /ˈsevənfoʊld/
having seven units or components
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
in the near future
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
the season of growth
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The parsons, who don't work in the field, don't carry out the dung, and don't do any threshing, have more time for such thinking."
threshingnoun
the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw
From this reading The parsons, who don't work in the field, don't carry out the dung, and don't do any threshing, have more time for such thinking."
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
at the time that
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
which person or people
From this reading The parsons, who don't work in the field, don't carry out the dung, and don't do any threshing, have more time for such thinking."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
wouldn't
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From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes, I often think that, but it wouldn't have occurred to me of my own accord: the parson says it often in sermons and in the catechism.
but in spite of that
From this reading How many millions of men have already lived upon the juices of the earth, and yet have not exhausted them!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Don't you sometimes think how wonderful it is that God causes the seed which man throws out to bear sevenfold, and that the young crop sleeps under the snow until the sun wakes it in spring?
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You see, when you have to work at all these things yourself you don't find time for such reflections, but only think, 'Will it be ripe soon?' and 'Will it bear much?'
