19
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From this reading 19.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
CVII
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From this reading PSALM CVII.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
inattentiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/
showing a lack of attention or care
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
and nothing more
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
and nothing more
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
PSALMnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading PSALM CVII.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
slumberings
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From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Owing to the primitive civilization of the village the holy edifice was only illuminated by a few oil lamps, which just sufficed to fill it with shadows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Outside the snow fell fast and thick from the dull impenetrable sky, but within the church all was warmth and light.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
wrestleverbUS /ˈresəl/
combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading Some chance word May strike upon an inattentive ear And rouse the soul from selfish slumberings, To wrestle with a thousand subtle foes That would destroy its hope of Paradise.
