used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
BURIALnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH AND BURIAL.
emanating from God
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Shakespeare, in “Richard II.” (ii.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
a particular point in time
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
an amount of time
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
by chance
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
rationounUS /ˈreɪʃioʊ/
the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
retrospectivenounUS /ˌretrəˈspektɪv/
an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
Richard
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From this reading Shakespeare, in “Richard II.” (ii.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Shakespeare, in “Richard II.” (ii.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
precisely as stated
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From a very early period there has been a belief in the existence of a power of prophecy at that period which precedes death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It took its origin in the assumed fact that the soul becomes divine in the same ratio as its connection with the body is loosened.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It has been urged in support of this theory that at the hour of death the soul is, as it were, on the confines of two worlds, and may possibly at the same moment possess a power which is both prospective and retrospective.
