used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading As to the process, your share in it is so simple, that you will ask me why I seek aid from a chemist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As to the process, your share in it is so simple, that you will ask me why I seek aid from a chemist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
caldronnoun
a very large pot that is used for boiling
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading As to the process, your share in it is so simple, that you will ask me why I seek aid from a chemist.
coffernounUS /ˈkɔːfər/
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
apart from; not including
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
provide as food
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
fermentationnounUS /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
set up or found
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As to the process, your share in it is so simple, that you will ask me why I seek aid from a chemist.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
coins made of gold
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
imputeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːt/
attribute or credit to
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As to the process, your share in it is so simple, that you will ask me why I seek aid from a chemist.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
life-amber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
MargravenounUS /ˈmɑːrɡreɪv/
the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
a particular point in time
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
not any; not one
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
regenerator
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
try to get or reach
From this reading As to the process, your share in it is so simple, that you will ask me why I seek aid from a chemist.
have in common
From this reading As to the process, your share in it is so simple, that you will ask me why I seek aid from a chemist.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading As to the process, your share in it is so simple, that you will ask me why I seek aid from a chemist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
twin-born
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
at the time that
From this reading The life-amber, when found, has but to be subjected to heat and fermentation for six hours; it will be placed, in a small caldron which that coffer contains, over the fire which that fuel will feed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading As to the process, your share in it is so simple, that you will ask me why I seek aid from a chemist.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You have not yet described to me the nature of the substance which we are to explore, nor of the process by which the virtues you impute to it are to be extracted."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So," said Margrave, turning to me, "under the soil that spreads around us lies the gold which to you and to me is at this moment of no value, except as a guide to its twin-born,--the regenerator of life!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Let us first find the gold, and instead of describing the life-amber, so let me call it, I will point it out to your own eyes.
