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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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highly skilled
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Why, they ask, do the wicked triumph?
axiomnounUS /ˈæksiəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
CALENDARnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
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CONSULnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
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CÆSAR
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DAUPHINnounUS /ˈdaʊfɪn/
formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why, they ask, do the wicked triumph?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
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 Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
GOD'SnounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
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the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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GREGORYnounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
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HEGIRAnoun
the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 which marked the beginning of the Muslim era; the Muslim calendar begins in that year
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solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
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HOW
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
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JULIUS
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and nothing more
From this reading Why are the just oppressed?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
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LUSTRES
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produced by a manufacturing process
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the force of workers available
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
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a form of address for a man
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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not one thing; not anything
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
OCTOBERnounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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OLYMPIADnounUS /oʊˈlɪmpiæd/
one of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games; used to reckon time in ancient Greece for twelve centuries beginning in 776 BC
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oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Why are the just oppressed?
POPEnounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
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SHORTESTadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
a male human offspring
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STANISLAUS
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the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Why, they ask, do the wicked triumph?
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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at the time that
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, they ask, do the wicked triumph?
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Why, they ask, do the wicked triumph?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Some men, when they regard the sinister side of events, are apt to call in question the axiom, Nothing is accomplished without the will of God.
XIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
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XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
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YEAR'SnounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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