used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We are to-day to examine faith in a further state of development.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are to-day to examine faith in a further state of development.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
commandmentsnounUS /kəˈmændmənts/
plural of “commandment” — something that is commanded
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
a small house with a single story
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading We are to-day to examine faith in a further state of development.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
Eardley
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From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading We are to-day to examine faith in a further state of development.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading LECTURE III.—FAITH IN OBEDIENCE.
fig-tree
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From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
fruit-trees
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From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading We are to-day to examine faith in a further state of development.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
Holdich
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From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading LECTURE III.—FAITH IN OBEDIENCE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading LECTURE III.—FAITH IN OBEDIENCE.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
not any; not one
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
OBEDIENCEnounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading LECTURE III.—FAITH IN OBEDIENCE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
and nothing more
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
parablenounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
express in words
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
self-deceptionnounUS /ˌselfdəˈsepʃən/
a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading We are to-day to examine faith in a further state of development.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If only the green leaves of hope appear, if—as with the barren fig-tree in the parable—there be no fruit, or promise of fruit, hope itself becomes but self-deception.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are to-day to examine faith in a further state of development.
to-day
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From this reading We are to-day to examine faith in a further state of development.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are to-day to examine faith in a further state of development.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On Friday evening Mr. Eardley, in the cottage of Holdich, went on with the history which he had chosen as his theme.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading _Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?_ asked the Saviour; _If ye love Me, keep My commandments._ Faith must blossom into obedience, as we see the fruit-trees in our orchards now bursting into brightness and beauty.
