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From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
CONFUSIONnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
correctverbUS /kərˈekt/
make right or correct
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
dnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
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From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
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From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
GenesisnounUS /ˈdʒenəsəs/
a coming into being
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
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 first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
It's
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From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — 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 After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
spirituallyadverbUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəliː/
in a spiritual manner
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CONFUSION The next morning as soon as breakfast was over, the pastor went to the library, secured his Bible, and began to read.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After reading for some time, a look of perplexity came over his face; he leaned back in his chair, thinking deeply, and his thoughts were as follows: It's remarkable that I never noticed this second narrative is the reverse of the first; they are clearly and distinctly two narratives.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He made the earth, the trees, and the animals first, and man last, in an ascending scale; while in the 2d chapter of Genesis, God is supposed to have made man first, then woman, then the animals, etc., in a descending scale.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In the first there is no mention made of anything material, and all is created by the word of God--or spiritually; there is no mention of evil, but--all is pronounced good by God.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading I am now quite sure my explanation to Walter about this second creation being a more detailed account of the first is not correct, yet what else could it be?
