Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading He bids those who are neglectful of the talents given to them, learn a lesson of the barren fig-tree.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He bids those who are neglectful of the talents given to them, learn a lesson of the barren fig-tree.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fall of the sparrow, too, He tells us, is noted by His Father and ours.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

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 Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

deem to be

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

emanating from God

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

take in liquids

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

take in solid food

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

divisible by two

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The fall of the sparrow, too, He tells us, is noted by His Father and ours.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The fall of the sparrow, too, He tells us, is noted by His Father and ours.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He bids those who are neglectful of the talents given to them, learn a lesson of the barren fig-tree.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He bids those who are neglectful of the talents given to them, learn a lesson of the barren fig-tree.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

to a considerable degree

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The fall of the sparrow, too, He tells us, is noted by His Father and ours.

serving to open or begin

From this reading INTRODUCTORY.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The fall of the sparrow, too, He tells us, is noted by His Father and ours.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He bids those who are neglectful of the talents given to them, learn a lesson of the barren fig-tree.

a unit of instruction

From this reading He bids those who are neglectful of the talents given to them, learn a lesson of the barren fig-tree.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

not showing due care or attention

From this reading He bids those who are neglectful of the talents given to them, learn a lesson of the barren fig-tree.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The fall of the sparrow, too, He tells us, is noted by His Father and ours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading The fall of the sparrow, too, He tells us, is noted by His Father and ours.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading The fall of the sparrow, too, He tells us, is noted by His Father and ours.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading He bids those who are neglectful of the talents given to them, learn a lesson of the barren fig-tree.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading The fall of the sparrow, too, He tells us, is noted by His Father and ours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He bids those who are neglectful of the talents given to them, learn a lesson of the barren fig-tree.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The fall of the sparrow, too, He tells us, is noted by His Father and ours.

a three-sided polygon

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Christ, the divine teacher, has taught us to go to nature for moral and spiritual lessons.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

the necessary means (especially financial means)

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

which person or people

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Consider the lilies of the field," He says to those who are anxious about, and careworn with the things of this life: and that old triangle of a problem with its hard points: "What shall we eat? what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed?" does press heavily on many even of those who read our GIRL'S OWN PAPER.