18th
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From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
Annie's
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From this reading The passage was read so emphatically that Annie's heart beat thick and fast.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
applicableadjectiveUS /ˈæpləkəbəl/
capable of being applied; having relevance
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The passage was read so emphatically that Annie's heart beat thick and fast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this did not prepare her for what followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But this did not prepare her for what followed.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
having the place or position changed
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The passage was read so emphatically that Annie's heart beat thick and fast.
enjoins
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From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
exhortationnounUS /ˌeɡzɔːrˈteɪʃən/
a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The passage was read so emphatically that Annie's heart beat thick and fast.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But this did not prepare her for what followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this did not prepare her for what followed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The passage was read so emphatically that Annie's heart beat thick and fast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
immediately past
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this did not prepare her for what followed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But this did not prepare her for what followed.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
sabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
scripturaladjectiveUS /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The passage was read so emphatically that Annie's heart beat thick and fast.
required or under orders
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The passage was read so emphatically that Annie's heart beat thick and fast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this did not prepare her for what followed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
trespassverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But this did not prepare her for what followed.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was destined, however, to be overtaken by dismay on the sabbath, and in that holy house where she had supposed her peace could never be disturbed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
which person or people
From this reading In his sermon the pastor explained that though the scriptural expression was, "If thy brother trespass," the exhortation was equally applicable to any Christian sister who should offend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The pastor read and preached from the passage in the 18th chapter of Matthew, which enjoins remonstrance with sinners, first in private, then in the presence of one or two witnesses, and at last before the church.
