Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

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

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading So the mind, by repeated action, marks out its course.

in addition

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

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

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

any thing at all

From this reading Be careful, boys and girls, what you do, for by doing anything you are forming a habit.

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

From this reading Be careful, boys and girls, what you do, for by doing anything you are forming a habit.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Be careful, boys and girls, what you do, for by doing anything you are forming a habit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So the mind, by repeated action, marks out its course.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Be careful, boys and girls, what you do, for by doing anything you are forming a habit.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

a young person of either sex

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading So the mind, by repeated action, marks out its course.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Be careful, boys and girls, what you do, for by doing anything you are forming a habit.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Be careful, boys and girls, what you do, for by doing anything you are forming a habit.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading Be careful, boys and girls, what you do, for by doing anything you are forming a habit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Be careful, boys and girls, what you do, for by doing anything you are forming a habit.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

an established custom

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

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

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

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

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

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

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

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

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So the mind, by repeated action, marks out its course.

a small handbook

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading So the mind, by repeated action, marks out its course.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading So the mind, by repeated action, marks out its course.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

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

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So the mind, by repeated action, marks out its course.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

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From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

gather, as of natural products

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

recurring again and again

From this reading So the mind, by repeated action, marks out its course.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

Identical; not different.

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the mind, by repeated action, marks out its course.

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

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

From this reading So the mind, by repeated action, marks out its course.

a special situation

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

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

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

precisely as stated

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Be careful, boys and girls, what you do, for by doing anything you are forming a habit.

at the time that

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The Bible gives very wise instruction to parents when it says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

in a wise manner

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Whether the mental effort or manual work be pleasant or difficult, we become so accustomed to it, that we go on day by day, and year by year doing the same thing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading (Prov. xxii: 6.) It has also been wisely said, "Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."