used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(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 maiden then continues the discussion, explaining that 'the innocent are ay safe by right', and that only those who come as little children can win the bliss sought by the man who sold his all for a matchless pearl.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He asks to see their mansions, and by special grace is allowed to view the holy city from without.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The maiden then continues the discussion, explaining that 'the innocent are ay safe by right', and that only those who come as little children can win the bliss sought by the man who sold his all for a matchless pearl.
ApocalypsenounUS /əˈpɑːkəlɪps/
a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil
From this reading She replies that she is one of the brides of Christ, whom St. John in the Apocalypse saw arrayed for the bridal in the New Jerusalem.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
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arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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in or near a particular place or position
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the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Next the poet asks whence her beauty comes, and what her office is.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
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blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
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bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading She replies that she is one of the brides of Christ, whom St. John in the Apocalypse saw arrayed for the bridal in the New Jerusalem.
bridesnounUS /braɪdz/
plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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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)
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
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continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The maiden then continues the discussion, explaining that 'the innocent are ay safe by right', and that only those who come as little children can win the bliss sought by the man who sold his all for a matchless pearl.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Next the poet asks whence her beauty comes, and what her office is.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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a sacred place of pilgrimage
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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free from evil or guilt
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading She replies that she is one of the brides of Christ, whom St. John in the Apocalypse saw arrayed for the bridal in the New Jerusalem.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
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matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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immediately following in time or order
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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and nothing more
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
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a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
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a geometric element that has position but no extension
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repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading She replies that she is one of the brides of Christ, whom St. John in the Apocalypse saw arrayed for the bridal in the New Jerusalem.
reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “reprint” — print anew
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precisely, exactly
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free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The maiden then continues the discussion, explaining that 'the innocent are ay safe by right', and that only those who come as little children can win the bliss sought by the man who sold his all for a matchless pearl.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
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cut with a saw
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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disposed of to a purchaser
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that is looked for
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He asks to see their mansions, and by special grace is allowed to view the holy city from without.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He asks to see their mansions, and by special grace is allowed to view the holy city from without.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Next the poet asks whence her beauty comes, and what her office is.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Next the poet asks whence her beauty comes, and what her office is.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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which person or people
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the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
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be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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