Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

(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 It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

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

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading To-night, however, she had appealed to him to give expression to the gratitude which she felt to God.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading That she had this deeper side he had been fully assured, but hitherto he had been powerless to touch it.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That she had this deeper side he had been fully assured, but hitherto he had been powerless to touch it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading To-night, however, she had appealed to him to give expression to the gratitude which she felt to God.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading To-night, however, she had appealed to him to give expression to the gratitude which she felt to God.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading That she had this deeper side he had been fully assured, but hitherto he had been powerless to touch it.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To-night, however, she had appealed to him to give expression to the gratitude which she felt to God.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

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 To-night, however, she had appealed to him to give expression to the gratitude which she felt to God.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading To-night, however, she had appealed to him to give expression to the gratitude which she felt to God.

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

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

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

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The rector walked home through the starlight night with a thankful heart.

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

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

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

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading That she had this deeper side he had been fully assured, but hitherto he had been powerless to touch it.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The rector walked home through the starlight night with a thankful heart.

provoking horror

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To-night, however, she had appealed to him to give expression to the gratitude which she felt to God.

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

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

of very great significance

From this reading A MOMENTOUS DECISION.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The rector walked home through the starlight night with a thankful heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

plural of “parishioner” — a member of a parish

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

by chance

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

lacking power

From this reading That she had this deeper side he had been fully assured, but hitherto he had been powerless to touch it.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The rector walked home through the starlight night with a thankful heart.

have sovereign power

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

in the second place

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That she had this deeper side he had been fully assured, but hitherto he had been powerless to touch it.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

the light of the stars

From this reading The rector walked home through the starlight night with a thankful heart.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

your usual mood

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The rector walked home through the starlight night with a thankful heart.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

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

From this reading The rector walked home through the starlight night with a thankful heart.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The rector walked home through the starlight night with a thankful heart.

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

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

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From this reading To-night, however, she had appealed to him to give expression to the gratitude which she felt to God.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading That she had this deeper side he had been fully assured, but hitherto he had been powerless to touch it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The rector walked home through the starlight night with a thankful heart.

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

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

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

From this reading To-night, however, she had appealed to him to give expression to the gratitude which she felt to God.

which person or people

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The rector walked home through the starlight night with a thankful heart.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was possibly his sanguine temperament, backed by his strong faith in the Christ Who must reign until He had brought all to His Feet, that gave him such large success in his work; and against the background of this day two special subjects for thanksgiving stood out in strong relief: first, that he had received positive proof that he possessed the confidence of the majority of his parishioners; and secondly, that an accident--a deliverance from what might have been a horrible death--had given him an insight into the deeper side of May Webster's character.