used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Johnnie--"Never believe what your wife says."
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading "Eating camels, ma'am," was the reply.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading A lady asked one of the children in her class, "What was the sin of the Pharisees?"
the act of consuming food
From this reading "Eating camels, ma'am," was the reply.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A lady asked one of the children in her class, "What was the sin of the Pharisees?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A lady asked one of the children in her class, "What was the sin of the Pharisees?"
Johnnie
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From this reading Well, Johnnie?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A lady asked one of the children in her class, "What was the sin of the Pharisees?"
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
a unit of instruction
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Eating camels, ma'am," was the reply.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Johnnie--"Never believe what your wife says."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A lady asked one of the children in her class, "What was the sin of the Pharisees?"
PhariseesnounUS /ˈfɑːrɪsiːz/
plural of “pharisee” — a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
From this reading A lady asked one of the children in her class, "What was the sin of the Pharisees?"
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Eating camels, ma'am," was the reply.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Johnnie--"Never believe what your wife says."
an educational institution
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
estrangement from god
From this reading A lady asked one of the children in her class, "What was the sin of the Pharisees?"
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lady asked one of the children in her class, "What was the sin of the Pharisees?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
(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, Johnnie?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A Sabbath school teacher, at the finish of a lesson on "The Fall," asked--"Now, children, what lesson can we learn from the story of Adam and Eve?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Johnnie--"Never believe what your wife says."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Johnnie--"Never believe what your wife says."
