used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A month had elapsed since the translation of the church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A new order in everything had arisen--Religious, Governmental, Social.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
baseradjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsər/
comparative of “base” — serving as or forming a base
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A curious kind of religion had been set up in many of the churches.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A month had elapsed since the translation of the church.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A curious kind of religion had been set up in many of the churches.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A curious kind of religion had been set up in many of the churches.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading A month had elapsed since the translation of the church.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A new order in everything had arisen--Religious, Governmental, Social.
fierceradjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsər/
comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
FORESHADOWINGS
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From this reading FORESHADOWINGS.
fouler
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From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
GovernmentaladjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərmentəl/
relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
From this reading A new order in everything had arisen--Religious, Governmental, Social.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A month had elapsed since the translation of the church.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A new order in everything had arisen--Religious, Governmental, Social.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
lawlessnessnounUS /ˈlɔːləsnəs/
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A curious kind of religion had been set up in many of the churches.
the force of workers available
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A month had elapsed since the translation of the church.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new order in everything had arisen--Religious, Governmental, Social.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A month had elapsed since the translation of the church.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A new order in everything had arisen--Religious, Governmental, Social.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading A curious kind of religion had been set up in many of the churches.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading A new order in everything had arisen--Religious, Governmental, Social.
restrictionnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A curious kind of religion had been set up in many of the churches.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A month had elapsed since the translation of the church.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading A new order in everything had arisen--Religious, Governmental, Social.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A month had elapsed since the translation of the church.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading A month had elapsed since the translation of the church.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A curious kind of religion had been set up in many of the churches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
but in spite of that
From this reading The spirit of lawlessness grew fiercer and fouler each day, it is true, yet there was a supreme authority, a governmental restriction, that prevented the fouler, the more destructive passions of the baser kind of men and women, having full scope.
