Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading If He is all Love why need we ask Him with piteous tears to bless our sick and afflicted?

(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 "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

having unlimited power

From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

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From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

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

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading If He is all Love why need we ask Him with piteous tears to bless our sick and afflicted?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

give a benediction to

From this reading If He is all Love why need we ask Him with piteous tears to bless our sick and afflicted?

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

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From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

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

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

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 "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

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

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

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From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

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

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

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

From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

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

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

past form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication

From this reading "Well?" interrogated Grace.

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

From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

and nothing more

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

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From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading If He is all Love why need we ask Him with piteous tears to bless our sick and afflicted?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

wrongly understood

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading If He is all Love why need we ask Him with piteous tears to bless our sick and afflicted?

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading If He is all Love why need we ask Him with piteous tears to bless our sick and afflicted?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

toned down

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading If He is all Love why need we ask Him with piteous tears to bless our sick and afflicted?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

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

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

up to a particular time

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

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

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Well, we have always been taught to pray to a God who could be informed of our wants and needs, and be induced to change His mind about the method of dealing with them, or be softened in His judgments concerning His children.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well?" interrogated Grace.

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

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

which person or people

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Now if God is all-wise and all-powerful, why need we so carefully instruct Him?

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Not till the soul acts with all its strength, strains its every faculty, does prayer begin."--_Frances Power Cobbe._ "I have always thought a great deal on the subject of prayer," said Mr. Hayden, drawing his chair up closer and bending over to look at his listeners, Grace and Kate, who had called to get the letter which had just been read, "and it appears to me," he continued, "that subject has been misunderstood."