used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I came to have a little talk with you, father."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Let us use an illustration to show what is meant by that saying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Walter seated himself near the desk, his father looked up and asked, "What is it, Walter?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As Walter seated himself near the desk, his father looked up and asked, "What is it, Walter?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Let us use an illustration to show what is meant by that saying.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I came to have a little talk with you, father."
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
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 "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
set up or found
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I came to have a little talk with you, father."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Walter seated himself near the desk, his father looked up and asked, "What is it, Walter?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
HUMANITY'SnounUS /hjuːˈmænɪtiz/
possessive form of “humanity” — the quality of being humane
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I came to have a little talk with you, father."
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading "Let us use an illustration to show what is meant by that saying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Walter seated himself near the desk, his father looked up and asked, "What is it, Walter?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Walter seated himself near the desk, his father looked up and asked, "What is it, Walter?"
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
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 "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us use an illustration to show what is meant by that saying.
a room where books are kept
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I came to have a little talk with you, father."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Walter seated himself near the desk, his father looked up and asked, "What is it, Walter?"
engage in
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Let us use an illustration to show what is meant by that saying.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As Walter seated himself near the desk, his father looked up and asked, "What is it, Walter?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
Identical; not different.
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Let us use an illustration to show what is meant by that saying.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I came to have a little talk with you, father."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As Walter seated himself near the desk, his father looked up and asked, "What is it, Walter?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us use an illustration to show what is meant by that saying.
the act of using
From this reading "Let us use an illustration to show what is meant by that saying.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As Walter seated himself near the desk, his father looked up and asked, "What is it, Walter?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
in the company of; together with
From this reading HUMANITY'S MISTAKE The same evening Walter went into the library to see his father, and found him seated at his desk with his Bible open before him.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I came to have a little talk with you, father."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am glad you did, as there are several questions I wanted to ask you, one of which is in regard to that saying of Jesus Christ--'ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free'-you explained before but I did not catch your meaning."
