used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
(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 The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
baptizedadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/
having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
From this reading He wondered if it had been baptized.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wondered if it had been baptized.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
Gerhardt
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From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
grandparentnounUS /ˈɡrændperənt/
a parent of your father or mother
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wondered if it had been baptized.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wondered if it had been baptized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Then he inquired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The return of Gerhardt brought forward the child question in all its bearings.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he inquired.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could not help considering it from the standpoint of a grandparent, particularly since it was a human being possessed of a soul.
accept gladly
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
which person or people
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered if it had been baptized.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
but in spite of that
From this reading “No, not yet,” said his wife, who had not forgotten this duty, but had been uncertain whether the little one would be welcome in the faith.
