1
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From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
13
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From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
1921
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From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
2
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From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Robert would study and read early and late.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
Cor
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From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Robert would study and read early and late.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
Kennelworth
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From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Robert would study and read early and late.
engage in
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
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 Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
the local environment
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Robert would study and read early and late.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
ScripturesnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃərz/
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
the season of growth
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Robert would study and read early and late.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Walter would often call on him in his room and find him there deeply engrossed reading the Bible and puzzling over the interpretation of the meaning of many parts of the Scriptures.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading 13:2, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One Sunday in the early part of June, Robert and Walter went to church and the minister took for his text 1 Cor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the Spring of 1921, Robert began to make greater progress in his studies, which greatly encouraged his chum, Walter Kennelworth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Robert would study and read early and late.
