Chapter XII

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

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

not being in a specified place

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

have an effect upon

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

later than; following

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

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

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

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

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

confined to bed (by illness)

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

next to; at the side of

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

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

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

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From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

a special loved one

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

look down on with disdain

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

divisible by two

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

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

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

start firing a weapon

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

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 The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

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

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

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

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

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From this reading "I’m no sure," she replied.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

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

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

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

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

and nothing more

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

a unit of instruction

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

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 There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

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

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

the force of workers available

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

not any; not one

From this reading "I’m no sure," she replied.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

recurring again and again

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I’m no sure," she replied.

a person who represents others

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

analysis into clear-cut components

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

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

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

plural of “sabbath” — a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

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

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I’m no sure," she replied.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

the words of something written

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

plural of “text” — the words of something written

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

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

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

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

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

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

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

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

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

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

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

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From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

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

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

at the time that

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

which person or people

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

in a wise manner

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There had come into his possession one of those small books of guidance and instruction which many intellectual people--so called by men, but probably not so recognized by the angels, who minister even to children--affect to despise, just as they would despise any "still small voice" when compared with the loud storm, the brilliant fire, and the powerful, rock-moving earthquake.

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

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading The text for this Lord’s Day was--"They who know thy name will put their trust in thee"; and Adam said to Mary, when she had repeated it as the lesson for the day, "Do ye understan’ what is meant, my dearie, by trusting God?"

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This book was but a number of texts wisely arranged by a bedridden Christian, for each day of the year, with one of special and deeper import for its Sabbaths.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE OLD SOLDIER AND HIS YOUNG PUPIL ON SUNDAY EVENING On his return home after these visits, he placed Mary on Charlie’s chair, beside himself, resolving, although the other members of the class were still absent, that he would nevertheless teach Mary as their representative, as well as for her own sake.