adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
ablyadverbUS /ˈeɪbli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
ANCIENTadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
BarstownounUS /ˈbɑːrstoʊ/
a town in southeastern California
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
ChristnounUS /kraɪst/
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 Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
dogmanounUS /ˈdɑːɡmə/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
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From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
FEEDSnounUS /fiːdz/
plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
GROWTHER
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From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
GRUDGEnounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
Nazarenenoun
a member of a group of Jews who (during the early history of the Christian Church) accepted Jesus as the Messiah
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
PhariseesnounUS /ˈfɑːrɪsiːz/
plural of “pharisee” — a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
preacher'snounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
possessive form of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
SorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
St
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From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
substantiallyadverbUS /səbˈstænʃəli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Pharisees of old could not keep the multitudes from him, though their motives for following him were often very mixed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GROWTHER FEEDS AN ANCIENT GRUDGE The problem in regard to the future of St. Paul's Church, which had so greatly burdened Dr. Barstow, was substantially solved.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Although the philosophical Christ of theology, whom Dr. Barstow had ably preached, could not change the atmosphere of St. Paul's, the Christ of the Bible, the Man of Sorrows, the meek and lowly Nazarene, could, and the masses would be tempted to feel that they had a better right in a place sacred to his worship than those who resembled him in spirit as little as they did in the pomp of their life.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Christ had obtained control of the preacher's heart, and henceforth would not be a dogma, but a living presence, in his sermons.
