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From this reading 6.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
gotten under control
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
a social unit living together
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
in a gradual manner
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
OPPOSITIONnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
Prov
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From this reading Prov. xxii.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
school-house
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From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading He approached his subject with caution, for the people before him were restless and excited; but he gradually unfolded the solemn truth contained in the text.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
at the time that
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _OPPOSITION._ According to promise, the missionary was at Mr. Wilson’s house, and he, together with the family, went to the school-house.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words of his text were, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
xxiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading Prov. xxii.
