used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
(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 All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
assetnounUS /ˈæset/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
unvarying in nature
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
constructiveadjectiveUS /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
etc
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From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
to or in any or all places
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
GamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
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 _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
Ice-Breaker
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From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
Ice-Breakers
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From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
an iconic mental representation
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
and nothing more
From this reading Real recreation is just that.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
liabilitynounUS /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/
the state of being legally obliged and responsible
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
and nothing more
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
on the contrary
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
re-creationnoun
the act of creating again
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
re-creators
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From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
re-fashioning
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From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Real recreation is just that.
RecreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
recreative
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From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
StuntsnounUS /stʌnts/
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Real recreation is just that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
wherein
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From this reading _A Book of Games and Stunts_ _Author of “Ice-Breakers,” “The Ice-Breaker Herself,” etc._ Amos R. Wells said, “Recreation is re-creation, or a re-fashioning of the soul in the image of God wherein it was created.”
which person or people
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All through the war every effort was made to fill the leisure time of soldiers and sailors with recreation rather than dissipation, the kind of recreation that made leisure time an asset rather than a liability.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Since the war, with the great impetus it gave the movement, recreation work in churches, in communities, in schools, and in almost every kind of social service work, has been put on the same constructive basis, and it is being looked upon not merely as a side issue or as “entertainment,” but rather is respected as one of the most vital forces for a re-fashioning of souls in the image of God wherein they were created.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “It Is to Laugh” was written for the purpose of answering requests of re-creators everywhere, who are in constant need of new material in their recreative work.
