used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
highly skilled
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
anew
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
(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 they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
for the reason that
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
forsakeverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪk/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
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 they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
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 How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
an established custom
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
how
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From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
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 A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
absolutely essential
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
not any; not one
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
and nothing more
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
sweet-facedadjective
having a pleasing face or one showing a sweet disposition
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
a special situation
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
(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 How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Each sinful habit formed a link in the chain, and its strength could be measured only by what it took to release him from its binding power.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But they did not realize that with God all things are possible.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading John was sorry to see the meetings close; and as he bade the sweet-faced women farewell, he was loath to see them go, because of their Christian influence.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading A Child Again No one could doubt the change in John's life; and many wondered how such a thing could have been accomplished.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How well it was for John that he discovered before it was too late that he was a sinner, lost in God's sight, and that it was necessary for him to forsake all of his evil ways and habits if he would be freed from the binding chain of Satan!
