used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
how long something has existed
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading My story, like my life, draws to its close.
conformedverbUS /kənˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “conform” — be similar, be in line with
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
CONVERSIONnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading CONVERSION.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
recognizable; marked
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading My story, like my life, draws to its close.
ever-changingadjective
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
incliningnoun
the act of inclining; bending forward
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My story, like my life, draws to its close.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My story, like my life, draws to its close.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading My story, like my life, draws to its close.
for more time
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My story, like my life, draws to its close.
not any; not one
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
on one occasion
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading My story, like my life, draws to its close.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My story, like my life, draws to its close.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
at the time that
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The change which my religious views have undergone has been more than once hinted.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading On religion, as on most other subjects, I no longer think or feel as I did in the day when I fancied I possessed more than human science, and wielded a more than human power.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I grew up without any decided religious doctrines, though inclining to what was called Liberal Christianity, that is, a Christianity kept up with the times, and conformed to the ever-changing spirit of the age.
