adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
bringsverbUS /brɪŋz/
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
cataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
CHILDRENnounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading WATTS' HYMNS FOR CHILDREN.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
fanciedadjectiveUS /ˈfænsid/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WATTS' HYMNS FOR CHILDREN.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
HimpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
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From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
HYMNSnounUS /hɪmz/
plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading WATTS' HYMNS FOR CHILDREN.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
ImproveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day, From every opening flower.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
WATTSnounUS /wɑːts/
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading WATTS' HYMNS FOR CHILDREN.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading We have heard of those who fancied that they beheld a signal instance of the hand of the Creator in the celebrated cataract of Niagara.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such instances of the power of sensible and near objects to influence certain minds, only prove how much easier it is to impress the imaginations of the dull with images that are novel, than with those that are less apparent, though of infinitely greater magnitude.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thus it would seem to be strange indeed, that any human being should find more to wonder at in any one of the phenomena of the earth, than in the earth itself; or should especially stand astonished at the might of Him who created the world, when each night brings into view a firmament studded with other worlds, each equally the work of His hands!
