adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
candlenounUS /ˈkændəl/
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
nayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
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From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
owlsnounUS /aʊlz/
plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
refutesverbUS /rɪˈfjuːts/
third-person singular of “refute” — overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the common opinion that spirits, like owls, can see in the dark; nay, and can then most easily be perceived by others.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was very dark when we set out from the inn, nor could we see any more than if every soul of us had been alive.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which the author first refutes some idle opinions concerning spirits, and then the passengers relate their several deaths.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For which reason, many persons of good understanding, to prevent being terrified with such objects, usually keep a candle burning by them, that the light may prevent their seeing.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Locke, in direct opposition to this, hath not doubted to assert that you may see a spirit in open daylight full as well as in the darkest night.
