Chapter XII · Chapter 12

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

in addition

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am so thankful to you, Arthur, for reminding me."

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

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading I am so thankful to you, Arthur, for reminding me."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

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

From this reading "I shall indeed be glad to do that.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I shall indeed be glad to do that.

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

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

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From this reading "Oh yes," said Ellen, looking up.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am so thankful to you, Arthur, for reminding me."

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I shall indeed be glad to do that.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

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

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I shall indeed be glad to do that.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "I shall indeed be glad to do that.

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

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Oh yes," said Ellen, looking up.

engage in

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I am so thankful to you, Arthur, for reminding me."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh yes," said Ellen, looking up.

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

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

To recall to mind.

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading I am so thankful to you, Arthur, for reminding me."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Oh yes," said Ellen, looking up.

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 should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I shall indeed be glad to do that.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I am so thankful to you, Arthur, for reminding me."

express in speech

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading I am so thankful to you, Arthur, for reminding me."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I shall indeed be glad to do that.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

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

From this reading "I shall indeed be glad to do that.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

up to a particular time

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Oh yes," said Ellen, looking up.

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

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

which person or people

From this reading "We should remember that that Saviour who died for us died for them also," said Arthur; "and it is our duty to make known that glorious truth to them."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

an affirmative

From this reading "Oh yes," said Ellen, looking up.

but in spite of that

From this reading "It will be a hard task though, I fear," remarked Ellen, "as Oria does not yet know a word of English; and though we may make signs to show her what we want her to do, I do not see how we can speak of religion until she understands our language."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am so thankful to you, Arthur, for reminding me."