used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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earlier than; in front of
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
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a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
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commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
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a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you think of them?
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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at any time
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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MormonnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Will they, or will they not, stand scrutiny?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
interpret something that is written or printed
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a person who enjoys reading
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scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Will they, or will they not, stand scrutiny?
act as a barrier between; stand between
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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Will they, or will they not, stand scrutiny?
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What do you think of them?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Will they, or will they not, stand scrutiny?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What do you think of them?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
precisely as stated
From this reading We have tried to present to you, in a plain and very simple manner, some of the first principles of our faith, the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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used to ask for information about something
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will they, or will they not, stand scrutiny?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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the person or people being spoken to
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