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aeonian

[ee-oh-nee-uhn] / iˈoʊ ni ən /




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I myself know nothing certain for or against this belief; but, supposing the case to be as it is represented, then this would be the aeonian period of these animals, considered as individuals.

From Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 by De Quincey, Thomas

With what wings   Would she come forth to greet the aeonian summer?

From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 1 by MacDonald, George

What was meant by the aeonian punishments in the next world?

From Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 by De Quincey, Thomas

To invest them with aeonian privileges, is in effect, and by its results, to distrust and to insult the Deity.

From Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 by De Quincey, Thomas

It might be very painful to renounce a long-cherished anticipation; but the necessity of doing so could not be received as a sufficient reason for adhering to the old unconditional use of the word aeonian.

From Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 by De Quincey, Thomas




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