used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Each time it was to lay on the altar of religion the fruit of her love.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Twelve times in a quarter of a century she appeared publicly in the parish church.
move towards
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Twelve times in a quarter of a century she appeared publicly in the parish church.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Twelve times in a quarter of a century she appeared publicly in the parish church.
congregationsnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “congregation” — a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Nine-tenths of those twelve congregations would not have known her if they had met her on the street.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each time it was to lay on the altar of religion the fruit of her love.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
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 Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Each time it was to lay on the altar of religion the fruit of her love.
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 Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nine-tenths of those twelve congregations would not have known her if they had met her on the street.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nine-tenths of those twelve congregations would not have known her if they had met her on the street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Each time it was to lay on the altar of religion the fruit of her love.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nine-tenths of those twelve congregations would not have known her if they had met her on the street.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Each time it was to lay on the altar of religion the fruit of her love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Nine-tenths of those twelve congregations would not have known her if they had met her on the street.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
Nine-tenths
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From this reading Nine-tenths of those twelve congregations would not have known her if they had met her on the street.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each time it was to lay on the altar of religion the fruit of her love.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Twelve times in a quarter of a century she appeared publicly in the parish church.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading Twelve times in a quarter of a century she appeared publicly in the parish church.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Twelve times in a quarter of a century she appeared publicly in the parish church.
on the contrary
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
sectnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
SHORTENEDadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtənd/
cut short
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Nine-tenths of those twelve congregations would not have known her if they had met her on the street.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nine-tenths of those twelve congregations would not have known her if they had met her on the street.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nine-tenths of those twelve congregations would not have known her if they had met her on the street.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Each time it was to lay on the altar of religion the fruit of her love.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Twelve times in a quarter of a century she appeared publicly in the parish church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twelve times in a quarter of a century she appeared publicly in the parish church.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each time it was to lay on the altar of religion the fruit of her love.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her faith in God remained unshaken, but her methods of approach were the forms of love rather than the symbols or ceremonies of a sect.
at the time that
From this reading HIS ARM IS NOT SHORTENED When Anna had to choose between love and religion--the religion of an institution--she chose love.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nine-tenths of those twelve congregations would not have known her if they had met her on the street.
