adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
apologistnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒəst/
a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
BLACKadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
catholicitynoun
the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
From this reading It is fair to say, however, that Black Rock’s catholicity was negative rather than positive.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
creedsnounUS /kriːdz/
plural of “creed” — any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
discoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It is fair to say, however, that Black Rock’s catholicity was negative rather than positive.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is fair to say, however, that Black Rock’s catholicity was negative rather than positive.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
husksnounUS /hʌsks/
plural of “husk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is fair to say, however, that Black Rock’s catholicity was negative rather than positive.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading It is fair to say, however, that Black Rock’s catholicity was negative rather than positive.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading It is fair to say, however, that Black Rock’s catholicity was negative rather than positive.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading It is fair to say, however, that Black Rock’s catholicity was negative rather than positive.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
RELIGIONnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
ROCKnounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
Rock'snounUS /rɑːks/
possessive form of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It is fair to say, however, that Black Rock’s catholicity was negative rather than positive.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
saintlyadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntli/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is fair to say, however, that Black Rock’s catholicity was negative rather than positive.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The simplicity and rugged grandeur of the faith, the humble gratitude of the rough men I see about the table, and the calm radiance of one saintly face, rest and recall me.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is fair to say, however, that Black Rock’s catholicity was negative rather than positive.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
tolerancenounUS /ˈtɑːlərəns/
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All creeds, all shades of religious opinion, were allowed, and it was generally conceded that one was as good as another.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading BLACK ROCK RELIGION When I grow weary with the conventions of religion, and sick in my soul from feeding upon husks, that the churches too often offer me, in the shape of elaborate service and eloquent discourses, so that in my sickness I doubt and doubt, then I go back to the communion in Black Rock and the days preceding it, and the fever and the weariness leave me, and I grow humble and strong.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not its most enthusiastic apologist would call Black Rock a religious community, but it possessed in a marked degree that eminent Christian virtue of tolerance.
