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From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
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From this reading {15} THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE THE MOTHER'S PART--HOW CAN I USE THE BIBLE STORY WITH MY CHILD?
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading --_John Quincy Adams_.
(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 This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
AnsweringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These suggestions are largely for the use of "The Golden Book."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
for the reason that
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading These suggestions are largely for the use of "The Golden Book."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading {15} THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE THE MOTHER'S PART--HOW CAN I USE THE BIBLE STORY WITH MY CHILD?
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
earlier in time; previously
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading These suggestions are largely for the use of "The Golden Book."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
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From this reading {15} THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE THE MOTHER'S PART--HOW CAN I USE THE BIBLE STORY WITH MY CHILD?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading {15} THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE THE MOTHER'S PART--HOW CAN I USE THE BIBLE STORY WITH MY CHILD?
of great significance or value
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading --_John Quincy Adams_.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading These suggestions are largely for the use of "The Golden Book."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
used to form the superlative
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading {15} THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE THE MOTHER'S PART--HOW CAN I USE THE BIBLE STORY WITH MY CHILD?
MothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading {15} THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE THE MOTHER'S PART--HOW CAN I USE THE BIBLE STORY WITH MY CHILD?
be shown or be found to be
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
QuincynounUS /ˈkwɪnsi/
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading --_John Quincy Adams_.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading {15} THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE THE MOTHER'S PART--HOW CAN I USE THE BIBLE STORY WITH MY CHILD?
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading These suggestions are largely for the use of "The Golden Book."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These suggestions are largely for the use of "The Golden Book."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
the act of using
From this reading {15} THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE THE MOTHER'S PART--HOW CAN I USE THE BIBLE STORY WITH MY CHILD?
being of use or service
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE _Answering Mothers' Questions_ {14} "So great is my veneration for the Bible, that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be my hopes that they will prove useful citizens to their country and respectable members of society."
in the company of; together with
From this reading {15} THE CHILD AND THE BIBLE THE MOTHER'S PART--HOW CAN I USE THE BIBLE STORY WITH MY CHILD?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This is the most important part of the work, because it helps you to understand and use all the rest, and answers your questions in regard to the religious life of your child.
