1870
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1910
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From this reading The stories were originally gathered from church papers in the 1870's, Methodists, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. We bring to you this 1910 reproduction, which is when the stories were first illustrated.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading We have found the stories to be truly "a breath of fresh air" in literature for children and youth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We have found the stories to be truly "a breath of fresh air" in literature for children and youth.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
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take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The stories were originally gathered from church papers in the 1870's, Methodists, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. We bring to you this 1910 reproduction, which is when the stories were first illustrated.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
ContainsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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etc
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EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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FITLYadverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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set up or found
From this reading We have found the stories to be truly "a breath of fresh air" in literature for children and youth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
recently made, produced, or harvested
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
brought together in one place
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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where you live at a particular time
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illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The stories were originally gathered from church papers in the 1870's, Methodists, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. We bring to you this 1910 reproduction, which is when the stories were first illustrated.
of great significance or value
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stories were originally gathered from church papers in the 1870's, Methodists, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. We bring to you this 1910 reproduction, which is when the stories were first illustrated.
a unit of instruction
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
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LutheranadjectiveUS /ˈluːθərən/
of or pertaining to Martin Luther or his teachings
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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Methodistsnoun
a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading May they receive a warm welcome in your home is our prayer.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The stories were originally gathered from church papers in the 1870's, Methodists, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. We bring to you this 1910 reproduction, which is when the stories were first illustrated.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading May they receive a warm welcome in your home is our prayer.
PresbyteriannounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriən/
a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
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ReadingsnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋz/
plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
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get something; come into possession of
From this reading May they receive a warm welcome in your home is our prayer.
reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The stories were originally gathered from church papers in the 1870's, Methodists, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. We bring to you this 1910 reproduction, which is when the stories were first illustrated.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading May they receive a warm welcome in your home is our prayer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
titledadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtəld/
belonging to the peerage
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stories were originally gathered from church papers in the 1870's, Methodists, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. We bring to you this 1910 reproduction, which is when the stories were first illustrated.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
male cat
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading May they receive a warm welcome in your home is our prayer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was pleasant, in that particularly pleasant part of summer time, which the boys call "vacation," when Tiger and Tom walked slowly down the street together.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The stories were originally gathered from church papers in the 1870's, Methodists, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. We bring to you this 1910 reproduction, which is when the stories were first illustrated.
accept gladly
From this reading May they receive a warm welcome in your home is our prayer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
at the time that
From this reading The stories were originally gathered from church papers in the 1870's, Methodists, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. We bring to you this 1910 reproduction, which is when the stories were first illustrated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The stories were originally gathered from church papers in the 1870's, Methodists, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc. We bring to you this 1910 reproduction, which is when the stories were first illustrated.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "WORDS FITLY SPOKEN" Every Story Contains an Important Lesson The stories in this book were compiled from a four volume set titled, Sabbath Readings.
the person or people being spoken to
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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a young person (especially a young man or boy)
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