used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
(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 Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
broken-hearted
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From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
give encouragement to
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
CONDESCENDEDverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
goodwillnounUS /ˈɡʊˈdwɪl/
(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
illegitimacynounUS /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəməsi/
the status of being born to parents who were not married
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
engage in
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
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 So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
the force of workers available
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
PREACHERSnounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
express in words
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
sectsnounUS /sekts/
plural of “sect” — a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
THROWSnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
UNCTUOUSLYadverb
in an unctuous manner
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Preachers of all sects are never tired of telling us that they preach peace and goodwill among men.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
at the time that
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
in or at the place that
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder where Christians find authority for our modern treatment of illegitimacy?
the words that are spoken
From this reading THROWS A LITTLE LIGHT ON A SUBJECT SOMETIMES UNCTUOUSLY CONDESCENDED UPON BY PREACHERS OF "WORDS."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading So at least they say, but when we look for deeds, we do not find many in this lower world.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading Their religion is to redeem all wrongs, to make mankind better, to lift the fallen, and cheer the broken-hearted.
