used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ARRANGEMENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
ARRANGEMENTnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading AN ARRANGEMENT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
for the reason that
From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
Dasomma
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From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — 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 Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
Hester
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From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
and nothing more
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
and nothing more
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
roundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
small-pox
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From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
the act of using
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Second causes are God's as much as first, and Christ made use of them as his father's way.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The roundabout common ways of things are just as much his as the straight, miraculous ones--I incline to think more his, in the sense that they are plainly the ways he prefers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It were a sad world indeed if God's presence were only interference, that is, miracle.
but in spite of that
From this reading Hester had not yet gone to see Miss Dasomma because of the small-pox.
