used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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consider or hold as true
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “be” used with “I”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
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on or to one side
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attainments
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availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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of short duration or distance
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showing who or what does the action
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
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chartingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “chart” — make a chart of
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the shore of a sea or ocean
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deem to be
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carefully weighed
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contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
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plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
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deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
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plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
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emanating from God
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Dr
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all through a period, or at some point within it
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endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
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(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
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evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
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at any time
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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fatherhoodnounUS /ˈfɑːðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between an offspring and the father
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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forewordnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
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gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
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God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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Grenfell
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have, during twenty years, been working against a problem that I recognized called for all--yes, and more, than--I had to give it.
heartiestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtiəst/
superlative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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How
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
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improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
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a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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LabradornounUS /ˈlæbrədɔːr/
the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada
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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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indicating the most important performer or role
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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an artist of consummate skill
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
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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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motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
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to a great degree or extent
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belonging to the person speaking
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used when the speaker is also the object of the action
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narrative's
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as might be expected
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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many times at short intervals
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touching and supported by a surface
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belonging to the speaker and others
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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overworkverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrk/
use too much
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have ownership or possession of
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pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
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inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
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concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
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pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
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possession of controlling influence
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problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
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publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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generally approved or compelling recognition
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anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
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Redeemernoun
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)
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responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
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seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
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used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
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SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
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the property of being physically or mentally strong
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supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
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a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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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 plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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from one end or side of something to the other
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
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the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
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undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading For I have been endeavoring, through my own imperfect attainments, to translate into undeniable language on the Labrador Coast, the message of God's personal fatherhood over and love for the humblest of His creatures.
precisely as stated
From this reading Introduction By Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell Since I am permitted to consider myself in some way responsible for this narrative's being put on record, it is with the very heartiest good will that I accept the publishers' kind invitation to write a brief foreword to it.
waterwaysnounUS /ˈwɔːtərweɪz/
plural of “waterway” — a navigable body of water
From this reading During these years, often of overwork, I have considered it worth while to lay aside time and energy and strength to improve the charting and pilot directions of our devious and sometimes dangerous waterways.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Introduction By Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell Since I am permitted to consider myself in some way responsible for this narrative's being put on record, it is with the very heartiest good will that I accept the publishers' kind invitation to write a brief foreword to it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How much more gladly shall I naturally avail myself of any chance by which to contribute to the knowledge of that seemingly ever evasive pathway leading to that which to me is the supreme motive power of human life--faith in the divine Redeemer and Master.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During these years, often of overwork, I have considered it worth while to lay aside time and energy and strength to improve the charting and pilot directions of our devious and sometimes dangerous waterways.
Wilfred
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From this reading Introduction By Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell Since I am permitted to consider myself in some way responsible for this narrative's being put on record, it is with the very heartiest good will that I accept the publishers' kind invitation to write a brief foreword to it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Introduction By Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell Since I am permitted to consider myself in some way responsible for this narrative's being put on record, it is with the very heartiest good will that I accept the publishers' kind invitation to write a brief foreword to it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Introduction By Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell Since I am permitted to consider myself in some way responsible for this narrative's being put on record, it is with the very heartiest good will that I accept the publishers' kind invitation to write a brief foreword to it.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I have, during twenty years, been working against a problem that I recognized called for all--yes, and more, than--I had to give it.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading During these years, often of overwork, I have considered it worth while to lay aside time and energy and strength to improve the charting and pilot directions of our devious and sometimes dangerous waterways.
produce a literary work
From this reading Introduction By Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell Since I am permitted to consider myself in some way responsible for this narrative's being put on record, it is with the very heartiest good will that I accept the publishers' kind invitation to write a brief foreword to it.
a late time of life
From this reading I have, during twenty years, been working against a problem that I recognized called for all--yes, and more, than--I had to give it.
an affirmative
From this reading I have, during twenty years, been working against a problem that I recognized called for all--yes, and more, than--I had to give it.
