adversities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
ChristnounUS /kraɪst/
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 He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
IFconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
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 He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
loving-kindnessnoun
tender kindness motivated by a feeling of affection
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
TidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading Tidy had prayed that she might be free, and the Lord heard, and meant to answer her prayer.
Tidy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He meant not only to give her the liberty she sought, but, more than that, to make her soul free in Christ Jesus; but there were some things she needed to learn first.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading But, my dear children, adversities are designed for this very purpose, and are all directed in infinite love and wisdom for our good.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading She was not prepared yet to use her personal liberty rightly, nor did she at all appreciate or desire that other and better freedom.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IF I pronounce this disastrous event in Tidy's life another link in the chain of loving-kindness by which God was leading her to himself, perhaps you will wonder.
