1917
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From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
1919
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From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading It was the justice of it that appealed to Mr Keeling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
BasedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
buttressedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtrəst/
held up by braces or buttresses
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
damnationnounUS /dæmˈneɪʃən/
the act of damning
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
Dr
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From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
edifyingadjectiveUS /ˈedəfaɪɪŋ/
enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
at any time
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading That was fair, that was reasonable: rules were made to be obeyed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
gnashingverbUS /ˈnæʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnash” — grind together, of teeth
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
inabilities
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From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
Inglis
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From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the justice of it that appealed to Mr Keeling.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It was the justice of it that appealed to Mr Keeling.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
KeelingverbUS /ˈkiːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “keel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That was fair, that was reasonable: rules were made to be obeyed.
MankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
a form of address for a man
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading That was fair, that was reasonable: rules were made to be obeyed.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
pronouncementsnounUS /prəˈnaʊnsmənts/
plural of “pronouncement” — an authoritative declaration
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading That was fair, that was reasonable: rules were made to be obeyed.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading That was fair, that was reasonable: rules were made to be obeyed.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the justice of it that appealed to Mr Keeling.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
unshakableadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkəbəl/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
precisely as stated
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the justice of it that appealed to Mr Keeling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
at the time that
From this reading First Impression, November, 1917 Second ” November, 1917 Third ” October, 1919 Mr Keeling had expected an edifying half-hour when Dr Inglis gave out as his text, ‘There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth,’ and as the discourse proceeded, he felt that his anticipations were amply justified.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Based on this unshakable foundation, and buttressed by other stalwart pronouncements, the doctrine of eternal damnation wore a very safe and solid aspect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mankind had been warned in a perfectly unmistakable manner that if they persisted in certain courses of action and in certain inabilities to believe, they would be punished for ever and ever.
