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The Man from Mars

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Man from Mars is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.
Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.
Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.
Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.
Acting then on this conviction, we surround ourselves with the beautiful in nature and art.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Man from Mars

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Man from Mars is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/12 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.
/ˈaʊər ˌvenərˈeɪʃən fɔːr ðə ˈdiːəti wɪtʃ ɪz ˈtruːər ənd mɔːr sɪnˈsɪr ðæn jʊrz ərˈaɪzəz frʌm ə ˈwaɪdli ˈdɪfərənt kənˈsepʃən/
Line 2
Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.
/ˈlʊkɪŋ bæk əˈpɑːn ðə ˈeɪdʒəz ənd wʌt ðeɪ hæv brɔːt tuː ʌs wiː pərˈsiːv ðæt iːtʃ nuː dɪˈveləpmənt ɪn ˈmætər brɪŋz æn ˌɪnˈkriːs ʌv ðoʊz ˈkwɑːlətiz wɪtʃ ɡɪv ʌs ˈpleʒər tuː bɪˈhoʊld/
Line 3
Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ wɪð ðə moʊst ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv ʃeɪps ðɪs ˈprɑːses ʌv tʃeɪndʒ ɪn ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən ənd ˈsɪmətri baɪ æn əˈnɔːltərəbəl lɔː ʌv ðə kriˈeɪtər brɪŋ tuː ʌs aʊt ʌv ðə ˈʌɡlinəs ʌv ðə pæst ðə ˈbjuːtəfəl ʌv ðə ˈprezənt/
Line 4
Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.
/sɪns ˈðerfɔːr wiː siː hɪm ˈkɑːnstəntli æt wɜːrk trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ ðə ˈʌɡli ˈɪntuː ðə ˈbjuːtəfəl wiː bɪˈliːv hiː ɪz pliːzd wɪð ðə ˈkʌlərz ʃeɪps ənd ˈkwɑːlətiz ʌv θɪŋz wɪtʃ dɪˈlaɪt ˈaʊər oʊn ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd ˈsensɪz/
Line 5
Acting then on this conviction, we surround ourselves with the beautiful in nature and art.
/ˈæktɪŋ ðen ɑːn ðɪs kənˈvɪkʃən wiː sərˈaʊnd aʊərˈselvz wɪð ðə ˈbjuːtəfəl ɪn ˈneɪtʃər ənd ɑːrt/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

arises verb US /ərˈaɪzəz/

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.”

symmetry noun US /ˈsɪmətri/

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

From this reading “Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.”

transforming verb US /trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ/

-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation

From this reading “Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.”

truer adjective US /ˈtruːər/

comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.”

ugliness noun US /ˈʌɡlinəs/

qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses

From this reading “Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.”

unalterable adjective US /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/

not capable of being changed or altered

From this reading “Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.”

unattractive adjective US /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/

lacking beauty or charm

From this reading “Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.”

veneration noun US /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

From this reading “Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

widely different adverb + adjective

In this reading “Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.”

new development adjective + noun

In this reading “Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.”

arises from verb + particle counted as “arise from”

In this reading “Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.”

process of verb + particle

In this reading “Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.”

change in verb + particle

In this reading “Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

ActingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Acting then on this conviction, we surround ourselves with the beautiful in nature and art.

agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Acting then on this conviction, we surround ourselves with the beautiful in nature and art.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

BeginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

beholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/

see with attention

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

bringsverbUS /brɪŋz/

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Acting then on this conviction, we surround ourselves with the beautiful in nature and art.

CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

DeitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/

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 Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

HimpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/

a quantity that is added

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

lawnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

LookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Acting then on this conviction, we surround ourselves with the beautiful in nature and art.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Acting then on this conviction, we surround ourselves with the beautiful in nature and art.

organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

a group of people who work together

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Acting then on this conviction, we surround ourselves with the beautiful in nature and art.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading Acting then on this conviction, we surround ourselves with the beautiful in nature and art.

symmetrynounUS /ˈsɪmətri/

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Acting then on this conviction, we surround ourselves with the beautiful in nature and art.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

transformingverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ/

-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/

comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

uglinessnounUS /ˈʌɡlinəs/

qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/

not capable of being changed or altered

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/

lacking beauty or charm

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Looking back upon the ages, and what they have brought to us, we perceive that each new development in matter brings an increase of those qualities which give us pleasure to behold.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/

to a great degree

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beginning with the most unattractive shapes, this process of change in organization and symmetry, by an unalterable law of the Creator, bring to us out of the ugliness of the past the beautiful of the present.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Since, therefore, we see Him constantly at work, transforming the ugly into the beautiful, we believe He is pleased with the colors, shapes, and qualities of things which delight our own cultivated senses.

yourspronounUS /jʊrz/

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Our veneration for the Deity, which is truer and more sincere than yours, arises from a widely different conception.

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