used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
ACCEPTABLEadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
anew
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
in addition
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Let us anticipate that many of these will be upon American soil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
Angelico
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From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Let us anticipate that many of these will be upon American soil.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let us anticipate that many of these will be upon American soil.
for the reason that
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
BiblicaladjectiveUS /ˈbɪbləkəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
commentatornounUS /ˈkɑːmənteɪtər/
an expert who observes and comments on something
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
in a serious manner
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
Fra
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From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
Francis
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From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
for more time
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Let us anticipate that many of these will be upon American soil.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
modernistnounUS /ˈmɑːdərnɪst/
an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
not any; not one
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
others
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From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
express the need or desire for
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
Sabatier
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From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Let us anticipate that many of these will be upon American soil.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
St
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From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
carry out
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Let us anticipate that many of these will be upon American soil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Let us anticipate that many of these will be upon American soil.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us anticipate that many of these will be upon American soil.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Particularly as sons and daughters of a new country it is a spiritual necessity for us to look forward to traditions, because we have so few from the past identified with the six feet of black earth beneath us.
which person or people
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE ACCEPTABLE YEAR OF THE LORD Without airing my private theology I earnestly request the most sceptical reader of this book to assume that miracles in a Biblical sense have occurred.
a late time of life
From this reading Let him also assume, for the length of time that he is reading this chapter if no longer, that miracles, in a Biblical sense, as vivid and as real to the body of the Church, will again occur two thousand years in the future: events as wonderful as those others, twenty centuries back.
æsthetic
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From this reading Let him take it for granted in the fashion of the strictly æsthetic commentator who writes in sympathy with a Fra Angelico painting, or as that great modernist, Paul Sabatier, does as he approaches the problems of faith in the life of St. Francis.
