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From this reading The objects which, on my appointment as Royal Associate of the Royal Society of Literature, I proposed to myself were, 1st.
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From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
anterioradjectiveUS /ænˈtɪriər/
of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The objects which, on my appointment as Royal Associate of the Royal Society of Literature, I proposed to myself were, 1st.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The objects which, on my appointment as Royal Associate of the Royal Society of Literature, I proposed to myself were, 1st.
AssociateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The objects which, on my appointment as Royal Associate of the Royal Society of Literature, I proposed to myself were, 1st.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
one or the other of two
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
divisible by two
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
ExodusnounUS /ˈeksədəs/
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
G-W
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From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
HebrewsnounUS /ˈhiːbruːz/
the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
irrelative
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From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
go away from a place
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The objects which, on my appointment as Royal Associate of the Royal Society of Literature, I proposed to myself were, 1st.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The objects which, on my appointment as Royal Associate of the Royal Society of Literature, I proposed to myself were, 1st.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The objects which, on my appointment as Royal Associate of the Royal Society of Literature, I proposed to myself were, 1st.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
pantheismnoun
(rare) worship that admits or tolerates all gods
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
polytheismnounUS /ˈpɑːliːθiɪzəm/
belief in multiple Gods
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
polytheists
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From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The objects which, on my appointment as Royal Associate of the Royal Society of Literature, I proposed to myself were, 1st.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The objects which, on my appointment as Royal Associate of the Royal Society of Literature, I proposed to myself were, 1st.
ScripturesnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃərz/
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
theismnounUS /ˈθiːɪzəm/
the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [2] 'Before the mountains were, Thou art.'--I am not about to lead the society beyond the bounds of my subject into divinity or theology in the professional sense.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I beg leave, therefore, to repeat, and to carry on my former position, that the religion of Egypt, at the time of the Exodus of the Hebrews, was a pantheism, on the point of passing into that polytheism, of which it afterwards afforded a specimen, gross and distasteful even to polytheists themselves of other nations.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But without a precise definition of pantheism, without a clear insight into the essential distinction between it and the theism of the Scriptures, it appears to me impossible to understand either the import or the history of the polytheism of the great historical nations.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading G-W=G; or that-- G=G, anterior and irrelative to the existence of the world, is equal to G+W.
