used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "How canst thou be useful to the sight?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
canstmodal verbUS /kænst/
an old form of “can”, used with “thou”
From this reading "How canst thou be useful to the sight?
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
damnationnounUS /dæmˈneɪʃən/
the act of damning
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
emanating from God
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
enduedverbUS /enˈduːd/
past form of “endue” — give qualities or abilities to
From this reading What is the taper not endued with light?"
excommunicationnounUS /ˌekskəmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the state of being excommunicated
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
hieroglyphicaladjective
resembling hieroglyphic writing
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
How
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From this reading "How canst thou be useful to the sight?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
inaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪn/
extremely silly or stupid
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading What is the taper not endued with light?"
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
lumine
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From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
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 I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
not any; not one
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
ostentatiouslyadverbUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəsli/
with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
Quarles
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From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
an angry dispute
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "How canst thou be useful to the sight?
SinenounUS /saɪn/
ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
symbolizeverbUS /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
taperverbUS /ˈteɪpər/
diminish gradually
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
a special situation
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "How canst thou be useful to the sight?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading I believe it is a fact, that in some churches (I hope not many) lamps or candles are placed on the altar _unlighted_ during divine service.
being of use or service
From this reading "How canst thou be useful to the sight?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is the taper not endued with light?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
which person or people
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Coming out of a church one time in which unlighted candles were ostentatiously displayed, I was forcibly reminded of an hieroglyphical of Quarles--an extinguished taper,--and under it the words, "_Sine lumine inane_."
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now I would not quarrel with persons who have objections to altar lights, &c., but I have no patience with that worse than superstition which would place _unlighted_ candles on the altar,--if they symbolize any thing, it is damnation, excommunication, misery, and dark woe.
