used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such Althea considered it--a direct interposition of Providence.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
AltheanounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading Such Althea considered it--a direct interposition of Providence.
ALTHEA'S
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From this reading ALTHEA'S TRIALS.
amendmentnounUS /əˈmendmənt/
the act of amending or correcting
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
anointedverbUS /əˈnɔɪntɪd/
past form of “anoint” — choose by or as if by divine intervention
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
carefully weighed
From this reading Such Althea considered it--a direct interposition of Providence.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
command with authority
From this reading Such Althea considered it--a direct interposition of Providence.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
divisible by two
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
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 She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
interpositionnoun
the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
From this reading Such Althea considered it--a direct interposition of Providence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such Althea considered it--a direct interposition of Providence.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
premeditatedadjectiveUS /priˈmedəteɪtɪd/
characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
ProtestantismnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstəntɪzəm/
the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Such Althea considered it--a direct interposition of Providence.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such Althea considered it--a direct interposition of Providence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
TRIALSnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading ALTHEA'S TRIALS.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Althea's conversion from error to truth, from premeditated crime, though she was criminal almost unconsciously, to firm amendment, was one of those miracles in which even Protestantism believes.
whithersoever
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From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was natural she should turn to the bosom of that Church, before whose altar she had seen her own soul as in a mirror, and whose anointed priest seemed to have been chosen of God for her awakening and instruction.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She recognized, with peculiar awe, the hand of Almighty God, and became as a little child, willing to be led whithersoever He would.
