used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
(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 I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
deem to be
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
encompassingadjectiveUS /enˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/
broad in scope or content
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON IN THE SEABOARD PARISH.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
how
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From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON IN THE SEABOARD PARISH.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
marinersnounUS /ˈmerənərz/
plural of “mariner” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I turned over in my mind several subjects.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON IN THE SEABOARD PARISH.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
oceansnounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I turned over in my mind several subjects.
PARISHnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON IN THE SEABOARD PARISH.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
SEABOARDnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON IN THE SEABOARD PARISH.
SERMONnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON IN THE SEABOARD PARISH.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I turned over in my mind several subjects.
shipwrecked
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From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
silencingverbUS /ˈsaɪlənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “silence” — cause to be quiet or not talk
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
not in physical motion
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I turned over in my mind several subjects.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
confined on all sides
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY FIRST SERMON IN THE SEABOARD PARISH.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the hope that some of the shipwrecked mariners might be present in the church the next day, I proceeded to consider my morning’s sermon for the occasion.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I turned over in my mind several subjects.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
precisely as stated
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There was no difficulty in taking care at the same time that it should be suitable to the congregation, whether those sailors were there or not.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
but in spite of that
From this reading I thought, for instance, of showing them how this ocean that lay watchful and ready all about our island, all about the earth, was but a visible type or symbol of two other oceans, one very still, the other very awful and fierce; in fact, that three oceans surrounded us: one of the known world; one of the unseen world, that is, of death; one of the spirit--the devouring ocean of evil--and might I not have added yet another, encompassing and silencing all the rest--that of truth!
