used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
(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 But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A BRIGHT THOUGHT SPEEDILY EXECUTED.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I remember a case of this kind.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
DedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
EXECUTEDadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading A BRIGHT THOUGHT SPEEDILY EXECUTED.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
forelocknoun
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
brought together in one place
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
GEMSnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember a case of this kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
conformity or harmony
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I remember a case of this kind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
not any; not one
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
something you have to do
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
on one occasion
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
proverbsnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember a case of this kind.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
move hurridly
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
SPEEDILYadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading A BRIGHT THOUGHT SPEEDILY EXECUTED.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
carry out
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I remember a case of this kind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A BRIGHT THOUGHT SPEEDILY EXECUTED.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
at the time that
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But occasions occur, once in a while, when working hastily is a great deal better than not working at all, and may be working to some purpose too.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It is an excellent rule, no doubt, children, not to be in a hurry; and the proverbs, "Take time by the forelock" and "The more haste the worse speed," are wise proverbs, worth keeping.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading GEMS GATHERED IN HASTE: A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools Dedicated, As a labor of love, To four Sunday Schools, Each of which will know that it is one of the four By the initials of Their friend, T.B.F.
