used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
any thing at all
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
from appearances alone
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
emanating from God
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
opinion or judgment
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
fierceradjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsər/
comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
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 ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
not accessible to view
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
How
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From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
the quality of being humane
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
ILLUMINATIONnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
and nothing more
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
immediately past
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
a particular point in time
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
of an obscure nature
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
and nothing more
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
shrednounUS /ʃred/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
the season of growth
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The more overwhelming the author's argument the fiercer became his rebellion and the higher rose this cry of his heart for a nobler faith in the possibilities of humanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
precisely as stated
From this reading He began dimly to feel that the source of light and love might be very near if he but had eyes to see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
at the time that
From this reading How strange that these old ideas of the religion of his childhood should come surging back into his heart from the past in just this moment when he was apparently fighting a losing battle to hold the last shred of his faith in anything human or divine!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
in the company of; together with
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading ILLUMINATION Stuart left the theatre with the mysterious conviction stirring within him that only God could have directed his steps to that building.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet he was in the dark, but he felt in a dim way that he was groping toward the light and that suddenly his hand might touch the spring of a hidden door which would open and reveal the shining face of God!
