used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
for the reason that
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/
third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Many who sing loud praises to God, pay heavy tribute to the devil.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
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 Many who sing loud praises to God, pay heavy tribute to the devil.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
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 God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Many who sing loud praises to God, pay heavy tribute to the devil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Many who sing loud praises to God, pay heavy tribute to the devil.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
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 Many who sing loud praises to God, pay heavy tribute to the devil.
megaphoned
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From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
many times at short intervals
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Many who sing loud praises to God, pay heavy tribute to the devil.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Many who sing loud praises to God, pay heavy tribute to the devil.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
deliver by singing
From this reading Many who sing loud praises to God, pay heavy tribute to the devil.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
not in physical motion
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
a special situation
From this reading The counsel of a good book is far superior to that of a man who says one thing and does another.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Many who sing loud praises to God, pay heavy tribute to the devil.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
at the time that
From this reading God's call, through the still small voice, to preach, is much more irresistible when megaphoned by a wealthy church.
whined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
which person or people
From this reading Many who sing loud praises to God, pay heavy tribute to the devil.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A man considers his little weaknesses amiable traits; a woman--a woman will not admit that she has a weakness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading If the world is, as is so often whined, growing worse, it is partly because of our presence in it.
