Chapter XXX

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

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

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From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

a feeling of profound love and admiration

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

how long something has existed

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

(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 Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

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

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

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

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

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From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

a widely known person

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

plural of “conversion” — an event that results in a transformation

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

plural of “cure” — a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

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From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

-ing form of “effect” — produce

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

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

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

before any deductions

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

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

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading THE HERMIT OF LORETTO.

the abode of a hermit

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

the quality of being holy

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

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

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

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From this reading THE HERMIT OF LORETTO.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

the event of being born

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

not one, and not any

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

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

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HERMIT OF LORETTO.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

and nothing more

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

the quality of being holy

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

unusual or striking

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

nobility in thought or feeling or style

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

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

From this reading THE HERMIT OF LORETTO.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

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

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The obscurity in which its early history was enveloped left fancy free, and thus the fane enjoyed a celebrity for holiness second only to the Cottage of the Nativity, like which, it became famous for effecting supernatural cures and conversions on visitors and devotees.

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

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

at the time that

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

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

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

which person or people

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It belonged to the abbots of Dunfermline, and had been built in an age anterior to all written record; so now, we know not when it was founded or by whom.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "'Tis your belief the world was made for man; Kings do but reason on the self-same plan.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Maintaining yours, you cannot theirs condemn, Who think, or seem to think, man made for them."--_COWPER._ Among all the places esteemed for sanctity, at a time when a singular mixture of high religious veneration and a strong faith amounting to adoration and sublimity, united to gross superstition,--existed in the land, there was none in Scotland so famous as the chapel and hermitage of Our Lady of Loretto, which stood a little way without the eastern gate of Musselburgh.