Chapter XXI

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading Tom Van Dorn's spiritual transgressions had no material punishments and the good that was in Grant Adams had no material reward.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now these observations of Mr. Left might well be taken for the thesis of this story.

for the reason that

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

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From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tom Van Dorn's spiritual transgressions had no material punishments and the good that was in Grant Adams had no material reward.

divisible by two

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Tom Van Dorn's spiritual transgressions had no material punishments and the good that was in Grant Adams had no material reward.

let have

From this reading Tom Van Dorn's spiritual transgressions had no material punishments and the good that was in Grant Adams had no material reward.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Tom Van Dorn's spiritual transgressions had no material punishments and the good that was in Grant Adams had no material reward.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

plural of “lapse” — a mistake resulting from inattention

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."

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 IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Now these observations of Mr. Left might well be taken for the thesis of this story.

a form of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

not any; not one

From this reading Tom Van Dorn's spiritual transgressions had no material punishments and the good that was in Grant Adams had no material reward.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now these observations of Mr. Left might well be taken for the thesis of this story.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Now these observations of Mr. Left might well be taken for the thesis of this story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

and nothing more

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Tom Van Dorn's spiritual transgressions had no material punishments and the good that was in Grant Adams had no material reward.

plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Now these observations of Mr. Left might well be taken for the thesis of this story.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Now these observations of Mr. Left might well be taken for the thesis of this story.

an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument

From this reading Now these observations of Mr. Left might well be taken for the thesis of this story.

a special situation

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

male cat

From this reading Tom Van Dorn's spiritual transgressions had no material punishments and the good that was in Grant Adams had no material reward.

plural of “transgression” — the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Tom Van Dorn's spiritual transgressions had no material punishments and the good that was in Grant Adams had no material reward.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Tom Van Dorn's spiritual transgressions had no material punishments and the good that was in Grant Adams had no material reward.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

(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 Now these observations of Mr. Left might well be taken for the thesis of this story.

at the time that

From this reading We expect material rewards for spiritual virtues, material punishments for spiritual transgressions; when even in the material world, material rewards and punishments do not always follow the acts which seem to require them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE SOMETHING COME INTO THIS STORY OUTSIDE OF THE MATERIAL WORLD "Life," writes Mr. Left, using the pseudonym of the Peachblow philosopher, "disheartens us because we expect the wrong things of it.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet the only sure thing in the world is that our spiritual lapses bring spiritual punishments, and our spiritual virtues have their spiritual rewards."