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From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
designatesverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪts/
third-person singular of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
devoteesnounUS /ˈdevəˈtiːz/
plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
Eddy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
divisible by two
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
fanaticallyadverbUS /fəˈnætɪkəli/
in a passionately fanatic manner
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
IntrospectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
and nothing more
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
on one occasion
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "THE PRECIOUS VOLUME."
profusenessnoun
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
Retrospectionnoun
reference to things past
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
express in words
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
ScientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE PRECIOUS VOLUME."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
a special situation
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
precisely as stated
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading "THE PRECIOUS VOLUME."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They are fanatically honest; and, as a whole, they have just that "little knowledge" which has long been proverbial as "a dangerous thing."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the world of books, Mrs. Eddy's _Science and Health_ is the specially "precious volume"; for she herself so designates and describes it at the head of a chapter in her _Retrospection and Introspection_.[30] To her, indeed, it is a very precious volume--more precious than even a goodly pile of "the precious metals."
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But it should be said at once that "Christian Scientists" are neither a bad nor a specially crude sort of the world's queer inhabitants.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Her devotees exchange these for it with sublime certainty that they get more than the worth of their money; and being in great need of science, to say nothing of health, their profuseness may be forgiven.
