completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "JESSICA'S FIRST PRAYER," "ALONE IN LONDON," "BEDE'S CHARITY," ETC., ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
BEDE'S
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From this reading "JESSICA'S FIRST PRAYER," "ALONE IN LONDON," "BEDE'S CHARITY," ETC., ETC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
CHARITYnounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading "JESSICA'S FIRST PRAYER," "ALONE IN LONDON," "BEDE'S CHARITY," ETC., ETC.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
wanted intensely
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
disciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
ETC
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From this reading "JESSICA'S FIRST PRAYER," "ALONE IN LONDON," "BEDE'S CHARITY," ETC., ETC.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "JESSICA'S FIRST PRAYER," "ALONE IN LONDON," "BEDE'S CHARITY," ETC., ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
HighwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "JESSICA'S FIRST PRAYER," "ALONE IN LONDON," "BEDE'S CHARITY," ETC., ETC.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
JESSICA'S
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From this reading "JESSICA'S FIRST PRAYER," "ALONE IN LONDON," "BEDE'S CHARITY," ETC., ETC.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "JESSICA'S FIRST PRAYER," "ALONE IN LONDON," "BEDE'S CHARITY," ETC., ETC.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
the force of workers available
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading "JESSICA'S FIRST PRAYER," "ALONE IN LONDON," "BEDE'S CHARITY," ETC., ETC.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
SamaritansnounUS /səˈmerɪtənz/
plural of “samaritan” — a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
except for; apart from
From this reading For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
a male human offspring
From this reading For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
Stundist
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From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE most extraordinary and inexplicable phase of Christianity is the persecution of Christians by Christians.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In my former story, "The Highway of Sorrow," I attempted to set forth the religious principles of the Stundist men, and their steadfast courage in maintaining them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
at the time that
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
which person or people
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Persecution is absolutely opposed to the nature and teaching of the Lord, who said to His disciples, when they desired to call down fire from heaven on the Samaritans who refused them hospitality, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
