used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
(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 God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
a youthful male person
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
conflictsnounUS /kənˈflɪkts/
plural of “conflict” — an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
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 But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
come to pass
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
how
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From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
and nothing more
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
not any; not one
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
Identical; not different.
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
SOFTENINGnounUS /ˈsɔːfənɪŋ/
the process of becoming softer
From this reading SOFTENING THOUGHTS.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
a special situation
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading SOFTENING THOUGHTS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
weighsverbUS /weɪz/
third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading God looks down from heaven upon all our bitter conflicts; and He weighs, as a just Judge, all the events that happen on earth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Stephen's heavenly Father knew exactly how much understanding and strength he possessed, for He Himself had given those good gifts to the boy, and He knew in what measure He had bestowed them.
which person or people
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the servant to whom He has given but one talent, He does not demand the same service as from him who has ten talents.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But God had not forsaken Stephen; though, for a little time, He had left him to the working of his own sinful nature, that he might know of a certainty that in himself there dwelt no good thing.
