90
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From this reading 90.
91
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From this reading 91.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
assaultedverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪd/
past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
Christ'snounUS /kraɪsts/
possessive form of “christ” — 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 But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
DovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
hidings
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From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading This thought had no sooner passed through my heart, but these words began thus to kindle in my spirit, _Thou art My Love_, _thou art My Dove_, twenty times together; and still as they ran in my mind, they waxed stronger and warmer, and began to make me look up; but being as yet, between hope and fear, I still replied in my heart, _But is it true_, _but is it true_?
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading So as I was going home, these words came again into my thoughts; and I well remember, as they came in, I said thus in my heart, _What shall I get by thinking on these two words_?
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading But I got nothing by what he said at present; only when he came to the application of the fourth particular, this was the word he said; _If it be so_, _that the saved soul is Christ’s love_, _when under temptation and desertion_; _then poor tempted soul_, _when thou art assaulted_, _and afflicted with temptations_, _and the hidings of God’s face_, _yet think on these two words_, ‘My love,’ _still_.
