used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
BelievingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
most important element
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
engage in
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
and nothing more
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
preferablyadverbUS /ˈprefərəbli/
more readily or willingly
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
except for; apart from
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
Sheldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If his religious belief is true that should be the main purpose, not only of a newspaper, but of everything that has a purpose, or can be given one.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Believing the things that he did believe, Mr. Sheldon was right in thinking that the main purpose of a newspaper should be the salvation of souls.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
which person or people
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading A man who, believing this to be a fact, does not make it the one purpose of his life to save his soul and the souls of others that are willing to be saved is a rogue.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If he think that any part of this only needful work can be done by turning a newspaper into a pulpit he ought to do so or (preferably) perish in the attempt.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If we have immortal souls and the consequences of our deeds in the body reach over into another life in another world, determining there our eternal state of happiness or pain, this is the most momentous fact conceivable.
