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11obscurity — n. 1. Darkness, dimness, gloom, gloominess, shade, obscuration, cloud, obfuscation, opacity. 2. Unintelligibleness, darkness of meaning. 3. Humbleness. 4. Seclusion, retirement, privacy …
12opacity — (n.) 1550s, darkness of meaning, obscurity, from Fr. opacité, from L. opacitatem (nom. opacitas) shade, shadiness, from opacus shaded, dark, opaque (see OPAQUE (Cf. opaque)). The literal sense condition of being impervious to light first recorded …
13abide with me — Meaning Origin Henry Francis Lyte s hymn Abide with Me, traditionally sung at the English FA Cup Final. Abide with me; fast falls the eventide The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the… …
14as black as Newgate's knocker — Meaning Pitch black. Origin Refers to the heavy iron knocker on the gate of Newgate Prison, London. Several other similes are used to indicate blackness: As black as a crow As black as a raven s wing As black as ink As black as Hell As black as… …
15literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …
16Dasa — For other uses, see Dasa (disambiguation). Dasa (Sanskrit दास dāsa) is a term used with the primary meaning enemy , especially relating to tribes identified as the enemies of the Indo Aryan tribes in the Rigveda. The word later acquired other… …
17biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… …
18Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
19Guru — For other uses, see Guru (disambiguation). A guru (Sanskrit: गुरु) is one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others (teacher). Other forms of manifestation of this… …
20KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …
