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From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
acutenessnounUS /əˈkjuːtnəs/
a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
apostle's
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From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
CalvinnounUS /ˈkælvən/
United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
commentarynounUS /ˈkɑːmənteri/
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
give expression to
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
inaccordant
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From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
inadmissibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbəl/
not deserving to be admitted
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
inaptadjective
not elegant or graceful in expression
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
a single distinct event
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
inferverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːr/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
in the recent past
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
joined in matrimony
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
and nothing more
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
opusnounUS /ˈoʊpəs/
a musical work that has been created
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
by chance
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
Identical; not different.
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
express in words
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
only a very short time before
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
sinounUS /siː/
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
simple-hearted
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From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
be seated
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
St
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From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
be standing; be upright
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
carry out
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading One day, a poor simple-hearted married couple, from the country, called on a medical friend of mine, to consult him about a complaint in the eyes of the husband, which seemed to threaten him with total blindness.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I need scarcely say that such a mode of interpretation is altogether inadmissible, the only legitimate rule being to take the words of the text as they stand, and thence to infer the circumstances or conditions under which they were used.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Perhaps a slight incident which lately occurred in my presence will better illustrate what I wish to convey than any elaborate exposition could do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [52] This seems to have been the view taken by Calvin, but with that logical acuteness which was characteristic of him, he at the same time perceived that it was inaccordant with the expression, “if it had been possible.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading In his commentary upon the passage, therefore, he substitutes “_si opus sit_” for the apostle’s words; thus, of course, assuming that St. Paul had adopted an inapt phrase to express his meaning.
