used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading David leaned back in the motor, totally unconscious of his surroundings, as he realised how great a conquest for his King was this winning of Diana.
constrainingadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/
restricting the scope or freedom of action
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
the first light of day
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
dispersionnounUS /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/
spreading widely or driving off
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
emanating from God
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
to come or go into
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
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 He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading David leaned back in the motor, totally unconscious of his surroundings, as he realised how great a conquest for his King was this winning of Diana.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
HERALDverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
how
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From this reading David leaned back in the motor, totally unconscious of his surroundings, as he realised how great a conquest for his King was this winning of Diana.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading David leaned back in the motor, totally unconscious of his surroundings, as he realised how great a conquest for his King was this winning of Diana.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading David leaned back in the motor, totally unconscious of his surroundings, as he realised how great a conquest for his King was this winning of Diana.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading David leaned back in the motor, totally unconscious of his surroundings, as he realised how great a conquest for his King was this winning of Diana.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
potentatenounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪt/
a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
proudestadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdəst/
superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading David leaned back in the motor, totally unconscious of his surroundings, as he realised how great a conquest for his King was this winning of Diana.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
a special situation
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading David leaned back in the motor, totally unconscious of his surroundings, as he realised how great a conquest for his King was this winning of Diana.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
unbeliefnoun
a rejection of belief
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading David leaned back in the motor, totally unconscious of his surroundings, as he realised how great a conquest for his King was this winning of Diana.
untutoredadjective
lacking in schooling
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He had always held that every immortal soul was of equal value in the sight of God; and that the bringing into the kingdom of an untutored African savage, was of as much importance, in the Divine estimation, as the conversion of the proudest potentate ruling upon any European throne.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
whosoever
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From this reading It was one thing to see light dawn, where all had hitherto been darkness; but quite another to see the dispersion of clouds of cynical unbelief, and the surrender of a strong personality to the faith which requires the simple loving obedience of a little child: for, "whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading David leaned back in the motor, totally unconscious of his surroundings, as he realised how great a conquest for his King was this winning of Diana.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TEST OF THE TRUE HERALD As David sped back through the starry darkness, he was filled with an exultation such as he had never before experienced.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading But, somehow, he realised now the greatness of the victory which grace had won, in this surrender of Diana to the constraining touch of his Lord and hers.
