used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
the formal act of approving
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
cognounUS /kɔːɡ/
a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading The religious profession and opinions of some have too much of mere _machinery_ in their composition.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
disadvantageouslyadverb
in a disadvantageous way; to someone's disadvantage
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
set up or found
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading The religious profession and opinions of some have too much of mere _machinery_ in their composition.
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 It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The religious profession and opinions of some have too much of mere _machinery_ in their composition.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The religious profession and opinions of some have too much of mere _machinery_ in their composition.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
not any; not one
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The religious profession and opinions of some have too much of mere _machinery_ in their composition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
the local environment
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
pinionnounUS /ˈpɪnjən/
a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
pivotverbUS /ˈpɪvət/
turn on a pivot
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
prevailsverbUS /prɪˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The religious profession and opinions of some have too much of mere _machinery_ in their composition.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The religious profession and opinions of some have too much of mere _machinery_ in their composition.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The religious profession and opinions of some have too much of mere _machinery_ in their composition.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
the season of growth
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The religious profession and opinions of some have too much of mere _machinery_ in their composition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
undervalueverbUS /ˈʌndərvæljuː/
assign too low a value to
From this reading It is the no small error of too many professors of the present day, to overlook or undervalue the instances of this kind which exist.
unfrequently
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From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
precisely as stated
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a pleasing consideration that, amidst the spiritual darkness which unhappily prevails in many parts of the land, God nevertheless has a people.
which person or people
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It not unfrequently happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly saving impressions, and through a blessing on secret meditation, reading, and prayer, are led to the closest communion with God, and become eminently devoted Christians.
