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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
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AlarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
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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 The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
ArtistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
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asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And what do you think of the performance _as_ a performance?" asks B.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And what do you think of the performance _as_ a performance?" asks B.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "And what do you think of the performance _as_ a performance?" asks B.
BadadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
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childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
ChristnounUS /kraɪst/
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 Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
CONTINUEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
DiscussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
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doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And what do you think of the performance _as_ a performance?" asks B.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
faithsnounUS /feɪθs/
plural of “faith” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
FamilynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
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farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
GalileenounUS /ˈɡæləliː/
an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
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GrowsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
HistrionicadjectiveUS /ˌhɪstriˈɑːnɪk/
characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected
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holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
JudasnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəs/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
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laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
LivingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
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MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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MarvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
PerformancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
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PerformersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
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PiecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
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preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TUESDAY, THE 27TH--CONTINUED We Discuss the Performance.--A Marvellous Piece of Workmanship.--The Adam Family.--Some Living Groups.--The Chief Performers.--A Good Man, but a Bad Judas.--Where the Histrionic Artist Grows Wild.--An Alarm!
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
THnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading TUESDAY, THE 27TH--CONTINUED We Discuss the Performance.--A Marvellous Piece of Workmanship.--The Adam Family.--Some Living Groups.--The Chief Performers.--A Good Man, but a Bad Judas.--Where the Histrionic Artist Grows Wild.--An Alarm!
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And what do you think of the performance _as_ a performance?" asks B.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
TUESDAYnounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading TUESDAY, THE 27TH--CONTINUED We Discuss the Performance.--A Marvellous Piece of Workmanship.--The Adam Family.--Some Living Groups.--The Chief Performers.--A Good Man, but a Bad Judas.--Where the Histrionic Artist Grows Wild.--An Alarm!
unbeliever
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From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not by his doctrines, not even by his promises, has Christ laid hold upon the hearts of men, but by the story of his life."
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "The unbeliever, also, passes out into the village street full of food for thought.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TUESDAY, THE 27TH--CONTINUED We Discuss the Performance.--A Marvellous Piece of Workmanship.--The Adam Family.--Some Living Groups.--The Chief Performers.--A Good Man, but a Bad Judas.--Where the Histrionic Artist Grows Wild.--An Alarm!
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what do you think of the performance _as_ a performance?" asks B.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading TUESDAY, THE 27TH--CONTINUED We Discuss the Performance.--A Marvellous Piece of Workmanship.--The Adam Family.--Some Living Groups.--The Chief Performers.--A Good Man, but a Bad Judas.--Where the Histrionic Artist Grows Wild.--An Alarm!
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
WildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading TUESDAY, THE 27TH--CONTINUED We Discuss the Performance.--A Marvellous Piece of Workmanship.--The Adam Family.--Some Living Groups.--The Chief Performers.--A Good Man, but a Bad Judas.--Where the Histrionic Artist Grows Wild.--An Alarm!
WorkmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading TUESDAY, THE 27TH--CONTINUED We Discuss the Performance.--A Marvellous Piece of Workmanship.--The Adam Family.--Some Living Groups.--The Chief Performers.--A Good Man, but a Bad Judas.--Where the Histrionic Artist Grows Wild.--An Alarm!
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The rude sermon preached in this hillside temple has shown to him, clearer than he could have seen before, the secret wherein lies the strength of Christianity; the reason why, of all the faiths that Nature has taught to her children to help them in their need, to satisfy the hunger of their souls, this faith, born by the Sea of Galilee, has spread the farthest over the world, and struck its note the deepest into human life.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And what do you think of the performance _as_ a performance?" asks B.
