Chapter X

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading The balance was five thousand.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

flow in a circular current, of liquids

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

construct, build, or erect

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

at any time

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The balance was five thousand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

make reference to

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

and nothing more

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

an official written record of names or events or transactions

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

move upward

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

express in words

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On consulting the official registry of such matters, one finds that before Mrs. Eddy gave her land to the Church of Christ Scientist, _the Church itself owned the land_, under a mortgage of nine thousand dollars, four thousand of which had been paid off.

a quantity of money

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

the upper part of anything

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As she has been careful to mention this increment of the "rise"--not hiding it under a bushel, but setting it on top of the cover--we must be sure to add it to the sum of the original benevolence.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But how much labor could be saved by a meek historian if only Mrs. Eddy's word could ever be safely accepted without looking behind it!

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading THE ONE TRUE "MOTHER CHURCH."[41] It was in 1889, says Mrs. Eddy, that "I gave a lot of land in Boston," on which to erect "a church edifice" as "a temple for Christian Science worship."[42] The land, she is particular to say, was worth "twenty thousand dollars," and was "rising in value."