used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
(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 subordinate love," said the preacher, in concluding, "has its source in this.
almightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During the sermon Miles's attention was riveted, insomuch that he almost forgot where he was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading During the sermon Miles's attention was riveted, insomuch that he almost forgot where he was.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
clergyman's
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From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading "All subordinate love," said the preacher, in concluding, "has its source in this.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the sermon Miles's attention was riveted, insomuch that he almost forgot where he was.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
expatiated
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From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading During the sermon Miles's attention was riveted, insomuch that he almost forgot where he was.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All subordinate love," said the preacher, in concluding, "has its source in this.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
insomuchadverb
to such an extent or degree; so
From this reading During the sermon Miles's attention was riveted, insomuch that he almost forgot where he was.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading No wonder, then, that it is spoken of in Scripture as a love `which passeth knowledge.'"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
Miles's
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From this reading During the sermon Miles's attention was riveted, insomuch that he almost forgot where he was.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
not any; not one
From this reading No wonder, then, that it is spoken of in Scripture as a love `which passeth knowledge.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
passeth
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From this reading No wonder, then, that it is spoken of in Scripture as a love `which passeth knowledge.'"
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading During the sermon Miles's attention was riveted, insomuch that he almost forgot where he was.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All subordinate love," said the preacher, in concluding, "has its source in this.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading No wonder, then, that it is spoken of in Scripture as a love `which passeth knowledge.'"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading During the sermon Miles's attention was riveted, insomuch that he almost forgot where he was.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading "All subordinate love," said the preacher, in concluding, "has its source in this.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading No wonder, then, that it is spoken of in Scripture as a love `which passeth knowledge.'"
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading "All subordinate love," said the preacher, in concluding, "has its source in this.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the sermon Miles's attention was riveted, insomuch that he almost forgot where he was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading No wonder, then, that it is spoken of in Scripture as a love `which passeth knowledge.'"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
in or at the place that
From this reading During the sermon Miles's attention was riveted, insomuch that he almost forgot where he was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was recalled from this condition by the tones of the clergyman's voice, which seemed to have the same effect on him as his look and manner had the day they first met.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The text was a familiar one--"God is Love,"--but the treatment of it seemed entirely new: the boundless nature of that love; its incomprehensible and almighty force; its enduring certainty and its overwhelming immensity, embracing, as it did, the whole universe in Christ, were themes on which the preacher expatiated in a way that Miles had never before dreamed of.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No wonder, then, that it is spoken of in Scripture as a love `which passeth knowledge.'"
