Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

having companions or an escort

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

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

From this reading MIRACLES AND SCIENCE.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mean subterfuge! which would not, could not, satisfy me.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

divisible by two

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

at any time

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

highest in quality

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

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

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

of great significance or value

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

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

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

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

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

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

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Mean subterfuge! which would not, could not, satisfy me.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading MIRACLES AND SCIENCE.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

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From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

by chance

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading Mean subterfuge! which would not, could not, satisfy me.

express in words

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading MIRACLES AND SCIENCE.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

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From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

From this reading Mean subterfuge! which would not, could not, satisfy me.

the first light of day

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

carry out

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

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

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

a special situation

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

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

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

in an unwilling manner

From this reading The question of miracles had been ever since I had read Strauss my greatest stumbling-block--perhaps not unwillingly, for my doubts pampered my sense of intellectual acuteness and scientific knowledge; and "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

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

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

precisely as stated

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

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

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But now that they interfered with nobler, more important, more immediately practical ideas, I longed to have them removed--I longed even to swallow them down on trust--to take the miracles "into the bargain" as it were, for the sake of that mighty gospel of deliverance for the people which accompanied them.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Sunrise, they say, often at first draws up and deepens the very mists which it is about to scatter: and even so, as the excitement of my first conviction cooled, dark doubts arose to dim the new-born light of hope and trust within me.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mean subterfuge! which would not, could not, satisfy me.