Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

(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 "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

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From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

in addition

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

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

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

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

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

see with attention

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

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

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

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

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

the human act of creating

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

uplifting enlightenment

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

very far away in space or time

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

for a limitless time

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

set up or found

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

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 Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

plural of “heretic” — a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

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

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

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

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

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

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

not any; not one

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

above and across; more than

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

worshipping or believing in more than one god

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

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

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

Identical; not different.

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

-ing form of “silence” — cause to be quiet or not talk

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

plural of “summary” — a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

carry out

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

in a short and concise manner

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

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

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

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

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

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

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

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

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

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

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading And Clytie's view--that God called himself "Us" in the same sense that kings and editors of newspapers do--at length prevailed over the polytheistic hypothesis of Cousin Bill J.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

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

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

during the time that

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

which person or people

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading But the Lord drove out the wicked pair, lest they "take also of the tree of life and live forever," saying, "Behold, the man is become as one of _us!_" This provoked a lengthy discussion the very first evening as to whether it meant that there was more than one God.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tersely was the creation and the fall of man set forth, under promptings and suggestions from Clytie and Cousin Bill J., who was no mean Bible authority: how God, "walking in the garden in the cool of the day," found his first pair ashamed of their nakedness, and with his own hands made them coats of skins and clothed them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "What a treasure those garments would be in this evil day," said Clytie--"what a silencing rebuke to all heretics!"

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Around the evening lamp that winter the little boys studied Holy Writ, while Allan made summaries of it for the edification of the proud grandfather in far-off Florida.