used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
(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 The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
apaceadverbUS /əˈpeɪs/
(poetic, literary) quickly
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
benefactorsnounUS /ˈbenəfæktərz/
plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
Benoni
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From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
exponentsnounUS /ɪkˈspoʊnənts/
plural of “exponent” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
fantasy's
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From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
start firing a weapon
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
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 “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
liveth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
for more time
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
free from harm or evil
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
in the near future
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Benoni, visiting her on the previous afternoon, fondly hoped that she might return with him, but upon the cordial invitation of her benefactors, consented that she should remain a little longer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
which person or people
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
belonging to which person
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “True love’s the gift which God has given To man alone beneath the heaven; It is not fantasy’s hot fire, Whose wishes soon as granted fly; It liveth not in fierce desire, With dead desire it doth not die; It is the secret sympathy, The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind.”
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The rapidity of her restoration appeared miraculous to all who understood not the signs which outwardly witnessed the new spiritual Power.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading On the third day after the rescue of Rebecca she had recovered her wonted health and strength.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Her interest in the New Faith grew apace, and her love and respect for its two young exponents were unbounded.
