used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
in actual fact
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
in addition
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
confined by bonds
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading If, on the other hand, you are in the seventh heaven of joy, the grey clouds are suffused with a golden light of radiance.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
dulness
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From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading If, on the other hand, you are in the seventh heaven of joy, the grey clouds are suffused with a golden light of radiance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If, on the other hand, you are in the seventh heaven of joy, the grey clouds are suffused with a golden light of radiance.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading If, on the other hand, you are in the seventh heaven of joy, the grey clouds are suffused with a golden light of radiance.
how
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From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading If, on the other hand, you are in the seventh heaven of joy, the grey clouds are suffused with a golden light of radiance.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
not any; not one
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
one's
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From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading If, on the other hand, you are in the seventh heaven of joy, the grey clouds are suffused with a golden light of radiance.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading If, on the other hand, you are in the seventh heaven of joy, the grey clouds are suffused with a golden light of radiance.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Also, in more extreme cases, the mental conditions will act on the physical, if not actually, at least with so good a show of reality as to appear genuine.
suffusedverbUS /səˈfjuːzd/
past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
From this reading If, on the other hand, you are in the seventh heaven of joy, the grey clouds are suffused with a golden light of radiance.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
the rays of the sun
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
at the time that
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DREAM AND OTHER THINGS It is perfectly amazing to what a degree the physical conditions of the atmosphere appear to be bound up with one's own mental atmosphere.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are thoroughly unhappy--no mere, light, passing depression, mind you--it matters not at all how brilliant the sunshine may be, it is nothing but grey fog for all you see of it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the more ordinary nature of things, the physical conditions will act on the mental, sending your mind up to the point marked gaiety when the sun shines, dropping it down to despair--or, at any rate, down to dulness--when the skies are leaden.
