Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

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

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

(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 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

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

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

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

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

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

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

lacking funds

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

a period of 100 years

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

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 Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

plural of “disguise” — an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

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 Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

the act of departing

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

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

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a holding device

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

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

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

located inward

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

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

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

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 Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

the force of workers available

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

in a mystical manner

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

plural of “mystic” — someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

third-person singular of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

above and across; more than

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

possession of controlling influence

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

past form of “recreate” — give new life or energy to

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

living in a particular place

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

third-person singular of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

possessing material wealth

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a small hard fruit

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

not in physical motion

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

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

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

an old word for “yours”

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

up to a particular time

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

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

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

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

From this reading _'In the 17th Century England was peculiarly rich, if not in great mystics, at any rate in mystically minded men.

which person or people

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

belonging to which person

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 'Friends' fellowship must be in the Spirit, and all Friends must know one another in the Spirit and power of God.'--G. FOX._ _'Christopher Holder and I are going ... in obedience to the will of our God, whose will is our joy.'--JOHN COPELAND.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading _'Through winds and tides, one compass guides.'--A.H. CLOUGH._ _'Have mercy upon me, O God, for Thine ocean is so great, and my little bark is so small.'--Breton Fisherman's Prayer._ _'Be faithful and still, till the winds cease and the storm be over.'

an affirmative

From this reading Mysticism, it seems, was in the air; broke out under many disguises and affected many forms of life.'--E. UNDERHILL, 'Mysticism.'_ _'He who says "Yes," responds, obeys, co-operates, and allows this resident seed of God, or Christ Light, to have full sway in him, becomes transformed thereby and recreated into likeness to Christ by whom the inner seed was planted, and of whose nature it is.'--RUFUS M. JONES._