used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
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adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
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(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 It must, without doubt, be introduced in all our Sunday Schools, and will rank among the most important manuals."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It must, without doubt, be introduced in all our Sunday Schools, and will rank among the most important manuals."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
biographiesnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfiz/
plural of “biography” — an account of the series of events making up a person's life
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Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading "This volume by Mr. Miles has substantial value.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
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the time of person's life when they are a child
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relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
rid of obstructions
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compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
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confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
being joined in close association
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the state of being unsure of something
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divisible by two
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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apart from; not including
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relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
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externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
promote over another
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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applying to all or most members of a category or group
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GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This volume by Mr. Miles has substantial value.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By a thorough study even of this small work in childhood, many persons might have the satisfaction of carrying through life a clear and connected idea of the biographies of Jesus, and of the nature of the external evidence in their favor, instead of remaining in vague uncertainty on the whole subject.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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of great significance or value
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a message received and understood
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in place of, or as an alternative to
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arousing or holding the attention
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It must, without doubt, be introduced in all our Sunday Schools, and will rank among the most important manuals."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
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limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Bringing into a simple and popular form, and small compass, information not hitherto accessible, except to a limited number of persons, the 'Gospel Narratives' will be interesting to the general reader, whether youthful or adult.
manualsnounUS /ˈmænjuːəlz/
plural of “manual” — a small handbook
From this reading It must, without doubt, be introduced in all our Sunday Schools, and will rank among the most important manuals."
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
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used to say something is possible but not certain
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plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "This volume by Mr. Miles has substantial value.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It must, without doubt, be introduced in all our Sunday Schools, and will rank among the most important manuals."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This volume by Mr. Miles has substantial value.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must, without doubt, be introduced in all our Sunday Schools, and will rank among the most important manuals."
NarrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — 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
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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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belonging to the speaker and others
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plural of “person” — a human being
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regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
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a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
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a person who enjoys reading
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not used up
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the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
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SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a detailed critical inspection
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the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading "This volume by Mr. Miles has substantial value.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It must, without doubt, be introduced in all our Sunday Schools, and will rank among the most important manuals."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This volume by Mr. Miles has substantial value.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
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from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
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the act of using
From this reading It is by the circulation and use of such books that Christian knowledge is to be extended, and Christian faith confirmed.
not clearly expressed or understood
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a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "This volume by Mr. Miles has substantial value.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading "This volume by Mr. Miles has substantial value.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
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including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
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