used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am still engaged in the same conflict.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
ascendencynounUS /əˈsendənsi/
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
brought into existence
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The rainbow that shines in the cloud, and glitters in the dew-drop, is the same.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading I am still engaged in the same conflict.
convict'snounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
possessive form of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
wanted intensely
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
dew-drop
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From this reading The rainbow that shines in the cloud, and glitters in the dew-drop, is the same.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I am still engaged in the same conflict.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
glittersnounUS /ˈɡlɪtərz/
plural of “glitter” — the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The rainbow that shines in the cloud, and glitters in the dew-drop, is the same.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am still engaged in the same conflict.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rainbow that shines in the cloud, and glitters in the dew-drop, is the same.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
not any; not one
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
others
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From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
promotingverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading The rainbow that shines in the cloud, and glitters in the dew-drop, is the same.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
regenerationnounUS /riˈdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
(biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I am still engaged in the same conflict.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading The rainbow that shines in the cloud, and glitters in the dew-drop, is the same.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
not in physical motion
From this reading I am still engaged in the same conflict.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But after twenty years, I felt that the good had attained a permanent ascendency—that duty had become pleasure—that self was so far subdued that I expected nothing, desired nothing for myself alone, and experienced a serene delight in promoting the happiness of others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
vitalized
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From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The reader need not think that a convict’s prison afforded no opportunities for the great work of regeneration, and for the development of Christian character.
a late time of life
From this reading Twenty years or more were spent in the great combat between my old natural man and the new spiritual man which was being conceived, born, nourished, instructed and vitalized within me.
