AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
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 The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
clearsnounUS /klɪrz/
plural of “clear” — the state of being free of suspicion
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
CreednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
ElectricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
ExamplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
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 The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
MADAMnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
ReligionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
RomancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
SACRIFICEnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
stumbling-block
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Electric Creed respecting Religion seems to explain so much in Scripture which has always seemed to me impossible to accept blindly without explanation of any kind; and the theory that Christ came to die and to suffer for us as an Example and a means of communication with God, and not as a SACRIFICE, clears up a point which has always been to me personally a stumbling-block.
WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I, of course, understand that the STORY itself is a romance, but in reading it carefully it seems to me that it is a book written with a purpose.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "MADAM, "I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing to you.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My excuse must be the very deep interest your book, 'A Romance of Two Worlds,' has excited in me.
