adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading So also with the entrance of the devil into the serpent.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was impelled to turn his religion into poetry in order to bring it closer to him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
canonicaladjectiveUS /kəˈnɑːnəkəl/
appearing in a biblical canon
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He was impelled to turn his religion into poetry in order to bring it closer to him.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
devilnounUS /ˈdevəl/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading So also with the entrance of the devil into the serpent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
dogmanounUS /ˈdɑːɡmə/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading So also with the entrance of the devil into the serpent.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was impelled to turn his religion into poetry in order to bring it closer to him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading He was impelled to turn his religion into poetry in order to bring it closer to him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
indisputableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪsˈpjuːtəbəl/
not open to question; obviously true
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So also with the entrance of the devil into the serpent.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
JudenounUS /dʒuːd/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was impelled to turn his religion into poetry in order to bring it closer to him.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/
literature in metrical form
From this reading He was impelled to turn his religion into poetry in order to bring it closer to him.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He was impelled to turn his religion into poetry in order to bring it closer to him.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
ScripturesnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃərz/
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading So also with the entrance of the devil into the serpent.
sinnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So also with the entrance of the devil into the serpent.
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From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was impelled to turn his religion into poetry in order to bring it closer to him.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Milton, I repeat, _believed_ in the framework of his poem, and unless we can concede this to him we ought not to attempt to criticise him.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So also with the entrance of the devil into the serpent.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading St. Jude for ages had been sufficient authority for the angelic revolt, and in a sense it was a reasonable dogma, for although it did not explain the mystery of the origin of evil it pushed it a step further backwards, and without such a revolt the Christian scheme does not well hold together.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is not expressly taught in any passage of the canonical Scriptures, but to the Church and to Milton it was as indisputable as the presence of sin in the world.
