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From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
crutchnounUS /krʌtʃ/
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
facetsnounUS /ˈfæsəts/
plural of “facet” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
home-made
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From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
how
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From this reading And how Mollie loved them!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
Johnnie
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From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
held dear
From this reading And how Mollie loved them!
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
mis-shapen
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From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
not any; not one
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
not one, and not any
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
express in speech
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
SUBJUGATIONnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
a state of acute pain
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
carry out
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
tree-climbing
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From this reading And Willie, the tree-climbing wonder!
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Returning, tired and tearful to their loft each night after their pitiful exertions in the field, there was no one to comfort them, none to ease their misery but Mollie.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
a Caucasian
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
which person or people
From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
belonging to which person
From this reading There was Johnnie, whose right foot was mis-shapen and who always used a little, home-made crutch.
Willie
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From this reading And Willie, the tree-climbing wonder!
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading And Willie, the tree-climbing wonder!
xviiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading SUBJUGATION "Take heed, that ye despise not one of these little ones."--Matt. xviii, 10 For days after that terrifying experience the little flock of suffering children went about with white, shocked facets, almost afraid to speak to one another lest they incur another outbreak of rage.
