used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
anew
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
(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 I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
in addition
From this reading His voice in your heart, and in His Word, will also tell you always what is right, if you only listen to it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
for the reason that
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
dedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
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 I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
coins made of gold
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His voice in your heart, and in His Word, will also tell you always what is right, if you only listen to it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His voice in your heart, and in His Word, will also tell you always what is right, if you only listen to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
a unit of instruction
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
hear with intention
From this reading His voice in your heart, and in His Word, will also tell you always what is right, if you only listen to it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
Moffat
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From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
and nothing more
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
play-ground
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From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
an educational institution
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
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 I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
express in words
From this reading His voice in your heart, and in His Word, will also tell you always what is right, if you only listen to it.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His voice in your heart, and in His Word, will also tell you always what is right, if you only listen to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
which person or people
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish to help and encourage you, and all who read this story, to learn the great lesson which it is intended to teach; that lesson is, that we should always trust God and do what is right, and thus hold fast our gold thread in spite of every temptation and danger, being certain that in this way only will God lead us in safety and peace to His home.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading His voice in your heart, and in His Word, will also tell you always what is right, if you only listen to it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was afterwards printed in _Good Words_, and now you see it again appears as a little book for other children, who, I hope, will like it as much as you do.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I dedicate this story to you, because it was for you I first wrote it, and to you I first read it among the green hills of Moffat.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, God gives each of you this gold thread to hold fast in your own house or in school, in the nursery or in the play-ground, on every day and in every place.
