declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
AspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
emanating from God
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
engrossverbUS /ɪnˈɡroʊs/
devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
exhaustverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
wear out completely
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading To rest in forms is idolatry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
idolatrynounUS /aɪˈdɑːlətri/
the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods
From this reading To rest in forms is idolatry.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To rest in forms is idolatry.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
not any; not one
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
not in physical motion
From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
transitoryadjectiveUS /ˈtrænzətɔːri/
lasting a very short time
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing external, however splendid and impressive, can bring us nearer to the Divine; but external things may engross and exhaust our powers of devotion.
VeilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Veils of sense, no less than veils of intellect, may come between us and the spiritual, in which alone we can rest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
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From this reading Earth may hold us still under the guise of heaven._” --Christian Aspects of Life.--Bishop Westcott.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading “_We must admit nothing which turns our worship from inward to outward, which tends to set the transitory in place of the eternal.
