used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I shall in this chapter explain the requirements of God; and show you why you should immediately commence a life of piety.
in addition
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Probably no child reads this book who is not conscious of sin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you desire more particular information respecting the duties which God requires of you.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Probably no child reads this book who is not conscious of sin.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I shall in this chapter explain the requirements of God; and show you why you should immediately commence a life of piety.
intentionally conceived
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consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But you desire more particular information respecting the duties which God requires of you.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But you desire more particular information respecting the duties which God requires of you.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I shall in this chapter explain the requirements of God; and show you why you should immediately commence a life of piety.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
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 In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I shall in this chapter explain the requirements of God; and show you why you should immediately commence a life of piety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
a message received and understood
From this reading But you desire more particular information respecting the duties which God requires of you.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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immediately past
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I shall in this chapter explain the requirements of God; and show you why you should immediately commence a life of piety.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But you desire more particular information respecting the duties which God requires of you.
not any; not one
From this reading Probably no child reads this book who is not conscious of sin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Probably no child reads this book who is not conscious of sin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But you desire more particular information respecting the duties which God requires of you.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But you desire more particular information respecting the duties which God requires of you.
penitencenoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
PIETYnounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading PIETY.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably no child reads this book who is not conscious of sin.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading Probably no child reads this book who is not conscious of sin.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading I shall in this chapter explain the requirements of God; and show you why you should immediately commence a life of piety.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading But you desire more particular information respecting the duties which God requires of you.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading But you desire more particular information respecting the duties which God requires of you.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall in this chapter explain the requirements of God; and show you why you should immediately commence a life of piety.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I shall in this chapter explain the requirements of God; and show you why you should immediately commence a life of piety.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
estrangement from god
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I shall in this chapter explain the requirements of God; and show you why you should immediately commence a life of piety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
which person or people
From this reading Probably no child reads this book who is not conscious of sin.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I shall in this chapter explain the requirements of God; and show you why you should immediately commence a life of piety.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the last chapter I have endeavored to show you in what your sin principally consists; and also the interest which God feels in your happiness, and the sacrifice he has made to lead you to penitence and to heaven.
