used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
consider or hold as true
From this reading “Niswah, I accept you!”
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
apostolicadjectiveUS /ˌæpəˈstɔːlɪk/
of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Belief, even unto salvation, could not have been seemingly stronger.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Belief, even unto salvation, could not have been seemingly stronger.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Belief, even unto salvation, could not have been seemingly stronger.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
dialectsnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekts/
plural of “dialect” — the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
diverseadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrs/
many and different
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
divisible by two
From this reading Belief, even unto salvation, could not have been seemingly stronger.
exchequernounUS /ˈekstʃekər/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Belief, even unto salvation, could not have been seemingly stronger.
herculeanadjectiveUS /hərˈkjuːliən/
displaying superhuman strength or power
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Niswah, I accept you!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
absolutely essential
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
Niswah
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From this reading “Niswah, I accept you!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Belief, even unto salvation, could not have been seemingly stronger.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading Belief, even unto salvation, could not have been seemingly stronger.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Belief, even unto salvation, could not have been seemingly stronger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Belief, even unto salvation, could not have been seemingly stronger.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Belief, even unto salvation, could not have been seemingly stronger.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
in or at the place that
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even if not so, the task requires scholarship of a high order, patience such as few mortals possess, time which might count for much if otherwise employed, and an exchequer which can be drawn upon indefinitely.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To translate the Christian Bible into the languages spoken by those among whom missionary effort is put forth, has always been regarded as a necessary step to successful apostolic work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be an herculean, if not impossible task in a country where languages are so numerous and dialects so diverse as in Africa.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Niswah, I accept you!”
