adoresverbUS /əˈdɔːrz/
third-person singular of “adore” — love intensely
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
how long something has existed
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
(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 "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
baptizedadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/
having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
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 "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
Hayden
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From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
immediately past
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
engage in
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
mercy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
a form of address for a man
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
propheticadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
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 "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
any competition
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
moving very fast
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "The Truth is her prophetic gift, The soul her sacred page; And feet on mercy's errand swift Do make her pilgrimage."
UnchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
Unwasted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading --_Longfellow._ The next day Mr. Hayden, with great interest, read the letter containing the first lecture, which was given the day after the reception reported in the last chapter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "From oldest time, on farthest shores, Beneath the pine or palm, One unseen Presence she adores, With silence or with psalm.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Her priests are all God's faithful sons, To serve the world raised up, The pure in heart her baptized ones, Love, her communion cup.
a late time of life
From this reading "One Holy Church of God appears Through every age and race, Unwasted by the lapse of years, Unchanged by changing place.
