used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIENDSHIP Emerson has written a discourse on friendship.
the state of being absent
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the general run of mankind it is set on too lofty a level.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
put or send forth
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading A FRIENDSHIP Emerson has written a discourse on friendship.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
earth-plane
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From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading A FRIENDSHIP Emerson has written a discourse on friendship.
divisible by two
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the general run of mankind it is set on too lofty a level.
set up or found
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading A FRIENDSHIP Emerson has written a discourse on friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But for the general run of mankind it is set on too lofty a level.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FRIENDSHIP Emerson has written a discourse on friendship.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
high-mindedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
humdrumly
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From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But for the general run of mankind it is set on too lofty a level.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading But for the general run of mankind it is set on too lofty a level.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading But for the general run of mankind it is set on too lofty a level.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FRIENDSHIP Emerson has written a discourse on friendship.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
on the contrary
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But for the general run of mankind it is set on too lofty a level.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But for the general run of mankind it is set on too lofty a level.
get rid of
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But for the general run of mankind it is set on too lofty a level.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
which person or people
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
wordedverbUS /ˈwɜːrdɪd/
past form of “word” — put into words or an expression
From this reading It is beautifully worded, truly; it is full of a noble and high-minded philosophy.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Even to those, and it is by far the greater majority, who yet walk humdrumly along the world's great highway, the kingdom of the spirit perceived by them as in a glass darkly rather than by actual light shed upon them from its realm, it may bring some consolation during the absence of a friend.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A FRIENDSHIP Emerson has written a discourse on friendship.
but in spite of that
From this reading Doubtless it will appeal quite distinctly to those souls who, although yet on this earth-plane, have already partly cast off the mantle of flesh, and have found their paths to lie in the realm of spirit.
