used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
Allan
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From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
Bernal's
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From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
cause to be bored
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
diademnounUS /ˈdaɪədem/
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
dutifuladjectiveUS /ˈduːtifəl/
willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
dwarfedverbUS /dwɔːrft/
past form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
EpiscopaladjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
flawlessadjectiveUS /ˈflɔːləs/
without a flaw
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
a state of high honor
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
the state of being honored
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
HOW
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From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
engage in
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
not any; not one
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
oratorynounUS /ˈɔːrətɔːri/
addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
ordinationnounUS /ˌɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
the status of being ordained to a sacred office
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
regrettableadjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretəbəl/
deserving regret
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
SeminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
TheologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Not only did he complete his course at the General Theological Seminary with great honour, but he was ordained into the Episcopal ministry under circumstances entirely auspicious.
unpoetic
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From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Truth, he declared, was the crowning glory in the diadem of man's attributes, and a subject fraught with vital interest to every thinking man.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
which person or people
From this reading Aunt Bell confided to Nancy that his superior presence quite dwarfed the bishop who ordained him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW A BROTHER WAS DIFFERENT In contrast with this regrettable performance of Bernal's, which, alas! bore internal evidence of being a type of many, was the flawless career of Allan, the dutiful and earnest.
but in spite of that
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His ordination sermon, moreover, which his grandfather had been persuaded into journeying to hear, was held by many to be a triumph of pulpit oratory no less than an able yet not unpoetic handling of his text, which was from John--"The Truth shall make you free."
