used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also she realised that, for the first time in her whole life, prayer became to her a reality.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
Airth's
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From this reading 'TWIXT SEA AND SKY Myra never forgot Jim Airth's prayer.
in addition
From this reading Also she realised that, for the first time in her whole life, prayer became to her a reality.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An immense peace filled her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'TWIXT SEA AND SKY Myra never forgot Jim Airth's prayer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Also she realised that, for the first time in her whole life, prayer became to her a reality.
next to; at the side of
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading An immense peace filled her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Also she realised that, for the first time in her whole life, prayer became to her a reality.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading 'TWIXT SEA AND SKY Myra never forgot Jim Airth's prayer.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Also she realised that, for the first time in her whole life, prayer became to her a reality.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading An immense peace filled her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
InstinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
Jim
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From this reading 'TWIXT SEA AND SKY Myra never forgot Jim Airth's prayer.
conformity or harmony
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Also she realised that, for the first time in her whole life, prayer became to her a reality.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
Myra
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From this reading 'TWIXT SEA AND SKY Myra never forgot Jim Airth's prayer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading 'TWIXT SEA AND SKY Myra never forgot Jim Airth's prayer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading An immense peace filled her.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
petitionsnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading 'TWIXT SEA AND SKY Myra never forgot Jim Airth's prayer.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Also she realised that, for the first time in her whole life, prayer became to her a reality.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Also she realised that, for the first time in her whole life, prayer became to her a reality.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading 'TWIXT SEA AND SKY Myra never forgot Jim Airth's prayer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading 'TWIXT SEA AND SKY Myra never forgot Jim Airth's prayer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
soul's
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From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
confined on all sides
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Also she realised that, for the first time in her whole life, prayer became to her a reality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
TWIXT
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From this reading 'TWIXT SEA AND SKY Myra never forgot Jim Airth's prayer.
uncontrollablyadverbUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
unorthodoxadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːrθədɑːks/
independent in behavior or thought
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Instinctively she knew it to be the first time he had voiced his soul's thanksgiving or petitions in the presence of another.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Also she realised that, for the first time in her whole life, prayer became to her a reality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she crouched on the ledge beside him, shaking uncontrollably, so that, but for his arm about her, she must have lost her balance and fallen; as she heard that strong soul expressing in simple unorthodox language its gratitude for life and safety, mingled with earnest petition for keeping through the night and complete deliverance in the morning; it seemed to Myra that the heavens opened, and the felt presence of God surrounded them in their strange isolation.
