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From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
(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 It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
all-thing
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From this reading And therewith I learned that it is more worship to God to know all-thing in general, than to take pleasure in any special thing.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
see with attention
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
wanted intensely
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading And therewith I learned that it is more worship to God to know all-thing in general, than to take pleasure in any special thing.
usually; as a rule
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
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 It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
graciousnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
intervenornounUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnər/
(law) a party who interposes in a pending proceeding
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And therewith I learned that it is more worship to God to know all-thing in general, than to take pleasure in any special thing.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading And therewith I learned that it is more worship to God to know all-thing in general, than to take pleasure in any special thing.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
held dear
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading And therewith I learned that it is more worship to God to know all-thing in general, than to take pleasure in any special thing.
plenteouslyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
shewed
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From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
sheweth
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From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
Shewing
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From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
unusual or striking
From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
carry out
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
therewithadverb
with that or this or it
From this reading And therewith I learned that it is more worship to God to know all-thing in general, than to take pleasure in any special thing.
a special situation
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And in this desire for a _singular_ Shewing, it seemed that I hindered myself: for I was not taught in this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And then was I answered in my reason, as it were by a friendly intervenor[1]: _Take it_ GENERALLY, _and behold the graciousness of the Lord God as He sheweth to thee: for it is more worship to God to behold Him in all than in any special thing_.
at the time that
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading It is more worship to God to behold Him in _all_ than in any special thing" And when God Almighty had shewed so plenteously and joyfully of His Goodness, I desired to learn assuredly as to a certain creature that I loved, if it should continue in good living, which I hoped by the grace of God was begun.
