1906
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1907
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87
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88
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aet
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
all-pervading
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From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be this the prayer that other prayers controls,-- That light divine may visit human souls.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
CONGRESSnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading Be this the prayer that other prayers controls,-- That light divine may visit human souls.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
the first light of day
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
DiverseadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrs/
many and different
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
emanating from God
From this reading Be this the prayer that other prayers controls,-- That light divine may visit human souls.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
fosteringnounUS /ˈfɑːstərɪŋ/
encouragement; aiding the development of something
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
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 Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
hoversverbUS /ˈhʌvərz/
third-person singular of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Be this the prayer that other prayers controls,-- That light divine may visit human souls.
HYMNnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
INTERNATIONALadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
LIBERALSnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəlz/
plural of “liberal” — a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Be this the prayer that other prayers controls,-- That light divine may visit human souls.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
come together
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
attach to a support
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Be this the prayer that other prayers controls,-- That light divine may visit human souls.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Be this the prayer that other prayers controls,-- That light divine may visit human souls.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Be this the prayer that other prayers controls,-- That light divine may visit human souls.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
SERENEadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
SUNDOWNnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE SUNDOWN SPLENDID AND SERENE" 1906-1907; _aet._ 87-88 HYMN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF RELIGIOUS LIBERALS _Held in Boston, 1907_ Hail!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Be this the prayer that other prayers controls,-- That light divine may visit human souls.
unwisdom
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From this reading Not in unwisdom are the limits drawn That give far lands opposing dusk and dawn; One sun makes bright the all-pervading air, One fostering spirit hovers everywhere.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Be this the prayer that other prayers controls,-- That light divine may visit human souls.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading So with one breath may fervent souls aspire, With one high purpose wait the answering fire.
whereon
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From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mount of God, whereon with reverent feet The messengers of many nations meet; Diverse in feature, argument, and creed, One in their errand, brothers in their need.
