used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
a quantity of money
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
for the reason that
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
believersnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
a youthful male person
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
unvarying in nature
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
emanating from God
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
divisible by two
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?”
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
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 If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
HeavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?”
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
engage in
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
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 Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
marriesverbUS /ˈmeriz/
third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
not any; not one
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
preconceivedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/
(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/
comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
SaulnounUS /sɔːl/
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
express in words
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
strong-willedadjective
having a determined will
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
two times
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
vineyardnounUS /ˈvɪnjərd/
a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
be dressed in
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
at the time that
From this reading Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?”
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A gentle, loving, fragile creature marries a strong-willed, energetic man, and by the laws of natural descent has a boy given to her of twice her amount of will and energy.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is strange that believers in the divine inspiration of the Bible should have entertained this idea, overlooking the constant and affecting declaration of the great Heavenly Father that _He_ has nourished and brought up children and they have rebelled against Him, together with His constant appeals,--“What could have been done more to my vineyard that I have not done in it?
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Many a poor feeble woman’s health has been strained to breaking, and her life darkened, by the laying on her shoulders of a burden of responsibility that never ought to have been placed there; and many a mother has been hindered from using such powers as God has given her, because some preconceived mode of operation has been set up before her which she could no more make effectual than David could wear the armor of Saul.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If even God, wiser, better, purer, more loving, admits Himself baffled in this great work, is it expedient to say to human beings that the forming power, the deciding force, of a child’s character is in their hands?
