used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
for the reason that
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps it does not.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
intense or sharp
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
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 Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
be the source of pain
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps it does not.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Perhaps it does not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
one's
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From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
others
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From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps it does not.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
sensibilitiesnounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪtiz/
plural of “sensibility” — mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I sometimes think one's sensibilities are greatly intensified by leading the better life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
hard to endure
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A Christian, in trying to bring his own character up to the point of perfect love and honor, often becomes exacting of such perfection in others, and failing to find it, feels exquisite pain.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
people who are wounded
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the pain will oftener be because God's great principles of right are violated, than that his personal feelings are hurt.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Which is easier for you, child, to be wounded in personal feeling, or to see what is wrong against God?"
