used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading To her the blessing was in a change of thought.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Carolina was different.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading But Carolina was different.
Carolina'snounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnəz/
possessive form of “carolina” — the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading To her the blessing was in a change of thought.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But Carolina was different.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
at any time
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
obtain
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
highest in quality
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
MarvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
as might be expected
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
not any; not one
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
a human being
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
carry out
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To her the blessing was in a change of thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE TRIAL OF FAITH To understand Carolina’s complete and instant acceptance of the doctrines of Christian Science in addition to her healing, it is necessary to take a more intimate view of her character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Carolina was different.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marvellous as she felt her healing to be, her greatest gain was in the peace and happiness which descended upon her like a garment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A person of little or no understanding, or of little or no depth, would naturally have accepted the boon of restored health, whether she ever went any further in the doctrine or not.
