used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
blendverbUS /blend/
combine into one
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the grimmer North public opinion is heard more readily, and is more quickly visible.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
CHAOSnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
distractionsnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
to come or go into
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
far-reaching
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From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
grimmeradjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪmər/
comparative of “grim” — not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading But in the grimmer North public opinion is heard more readily, and is more quickly visible.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But in the grimmer North public opinion is heard more readily, and is more quickly visible.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
insistentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəntli/
in an insistent manner
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But in the grimmer North public opinion is heard more readily, and is more quickly visible.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading But in the grimmer North public opinion is heard more readily, and is more quickly visible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But in the grimmer North public opinion is heard more readily, and is more quickly visible.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But in the grimmer North public opinion is heard more readily, and is more quickly visible.
with speed
From this reading But in the grimmer North public opinion is heard more readily, and is more quickly visible.
without much difficulty
From this reading But in the grimmer North public opinion is heard more readily, and is more quickly visible.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading But in the grimmer North public opinion is heard more readily, and is more quickly visible.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The many voices never blend into one, so that the ear may hear them in a single mighty shout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In that great City there is an outward indifference, bred of a million different interests, which has something akin to the supreme indifference of Nature.
belonging to which person
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the great centres of executive toil the vital truths of religion seem to enter more insistently into the lives of men and women whose environment presents them with fewer distractions than elsewhere.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE HOUR OF CHAOS Although, during the first days of the Darkness, hundreds of thousands of Christian men and women were chilled almost to spiritual death, and although the lamp of Faith was flickering very low, it was not in London that the far-reaching effects of the discovery at Jerusalem were most immediately apparent.
