used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
(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 What was this earth at her feet?--the world and all that is therein!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What was this earth at her feet?--the world and all that is therein!
the two together, not just one
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading What was this earth at her feet?--the world and all that is therein!
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading What was this earth at her feet?--the world and all that is therein!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
a quick look
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading She stood in the presence of the loftiest mountains upon the globe; and what were they?
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
hold firmly
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading “The Lord is in His Holy Temple!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was this earth at her feet?--the world and all that is therein!
loftiest
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From this reading She stood in the presence of the loftiest mountains upon the globe; and what were they?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “The Lord is in His Holy Temple!
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading She stood in the presence of the loftiest mountains upon the globe; and what were they?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
nearnessnoun
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood in the presence of the loftiest mountains upon the globe; and what were they?
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading “The Lord is in His Holy Temple!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What was this earth at her feet?--the world and all that is therein!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading What was this earth at her feet?--the world and all that is therein!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What was this earth at her feet?--the world and all that is therein!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She stood in the presence of the loftiest mountains upon the globe; and what were they?
precisely as stated
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then assured of the nearness of her Father Creator, she tried to grasp some idea of the meaning of His Presence to her; and unto her was granted a glimpse of the very highest possible conception of the facts visible in nature, of things as they are, for the study of both science and religion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She stood in the presence of the loftiest mountains upon the globe; and what were they?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She stood in the presence of the loftiest mountains upon the globe; and what were they?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading What was this earth at her feet?--the world and all that is therein!
