Chapter XXIV · The Renascence of Wonder in Religion

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

From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

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From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

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

From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

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

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

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

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

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From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

characteristic of the present

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

determine the essential quality of

From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

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From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

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From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

divisible by two

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

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

From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

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

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

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From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

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

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

located inward

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

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

From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

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

From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

marked by materialism

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

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From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

as follows

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

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

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

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

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

third-person singular of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

the quality of being significant

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

of or relating to or connected with spiritualism

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

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

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

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

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading For the entire dramatic action revolves around a thought that is coming more and more to the front—the difference, namely, between a materialistic and a spiritualistic cosmogony.”

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

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading This theory I will venture to define as an optimistic confronting of the new cosmogony of growth on which the author has for long descanted.

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

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And Dr. Nicoll, in his essay on “The Significance of ‘Aylwin,’” in the ‘Contemporary Review,’ says:— “Every serious student will see at a glance that ‘Aylwin’ is a concrete expression of the author’s criticism of life and literature, and even—though this must be said with more reserve—a concrete expression of his theory of the universe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “‘Aylwin,’” says Groome, “is a passionate love-story, with a mystical idée mère.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading AND now as to the real inner meaning of ‘Alwyin,’ about which so much has been written.