used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
abnormalitynounUS /ˌæbnɔːrˈmæləti/
an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
Blake'snounUS /bleɪks/
possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His religion had been fed by vision.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
co-ordinating
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From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading His religion had been fed by vision.
forcefuladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsfəl/
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
LAVATER
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From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
engage in
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
as might be expected
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
others
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From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
subservientadjectiveUS /səbˈsɜːrviənt/
compliant and obedient to authority
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
SWEDENBORGnoun
Swedish theologian (1688-1772)
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
except if; if not
From this reading Each lived its separate life and was likely to continue to do so, unless his religion could become forceful and definite enough to penetrate the others and bind them into a higher unity.
a vivid mental image
From this reading His religion had been fed by vision.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading His visions came to him so naturally that it never occurred to him that others might regard them as symptoms of abnormality or insanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
WESLEYnounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
WHITEFIELD
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From this reading WESLEY, WHITEFIELD, LAVATER, AND SWEDENBORG Blake's manifold nature lacked, so far, a co-ordinating principle.
a late time of life
From this reading From his earliest years religion had been a reality to him, and so had art, music, literature, but not one of these was so dominant over the rest as to make them subservient.
