used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
accreditedadjectiveUS /əˈkredɪtɪd/
given official approval to act
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
AchievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading “The King’s Achievement,” “By What Authority?”
anew
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
eagerly desirous
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading “The King’s Achievement,” “By What Authority?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary,” “A Book of the Love of Jesus,” etc.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The King’s Achievement,” “By What Authority?”
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
CONTEMPLATIVEadjectiveUS /kənˈtemplətɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
disclaimverbUS /dɪˈskleɪm/
renounce a legal claim or title to
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
etc
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From this reading “The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary,” “A Book of the Love of Jesus,” etc.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
guessesnounUS /ˈɡesəz/
plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
handlesnounUS /ˈhændəlz/
plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
the aggregate of past events
From this reading “The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary,” “A Book of the Love of Jesus,” etc.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
ISAACnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading SIR ISAAC PITMAN & SONS, LTD.
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 “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “The King’s Achievement,” “By What Authority?”
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary,” “A Book of the Love of Jesus,” etc.
LTD
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From this reading SIR ISAAC PITMAN & SONS, LTD.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
noon-day
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From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
PITMANnounUS /ˈpɪtmən/
English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897)
From this reading SIR ISAAC PITMAN & SONS, LTD.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
Raynal
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From this reading “The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary,” “A Book of the Love of Jesus,” etc.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
Richard
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From this reading “The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary,” “A Book of the Love of Jesus,” etc.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
rôle
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From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
Saviour's
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From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
ShinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
estrangement from god
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR ISAAC PITMAN & SONS, LTD.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading “The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary,” “A Book of the Love of Jesus,” etc.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading SIR ISAAC PITMAN & SONS, LTD.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
thirstsnounUS /θɜːrsts/
plural of “thirst” — a physiological need to drink
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “The King’s Achievement,” “By What Authority?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
belonging to which person
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
in the company of; together with
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Preface _My friend, whose talk I have reported in this book so far as I am able, would be the first to disclaim (as indeed he was always anxious to do) the rôle of an accredited teacher, other than that which his sacred office conferred on him._
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading “_She moves in tumult: round her lies The silence of the world of grace; The twilight of our mysteries Shines like high noon-day on her face, Our piteous guesses, dim with fears, She touches, handles, sees, and hears._ “_A willing sacrifice, she takes The burden of our Fall within; Holy she stands; while on her breaks The lightning of the wrath of sin: She drinks her Saviour’s Cup of pain, And, one with Jesus, thirsts again._” THE CONTEMPLATIVE SOUL
