used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
in addition
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
a quantity of money
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
for the reason that
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The light of nature was ignited in him.
ignitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnaɪtɪd/
set afire
From this reading The light of nature was ignited in him.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The light of nature was ignited in him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let us try to say it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us try to say it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light of nature was ignited in him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The light of nature was ignited in him.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The light of nature was ignited in him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
express in words
From this reading Let us try to say it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The light of nature was ignited in him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us try to say it.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Let us try to say it.
UnhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us try to say it.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Unhappiness, which also possesses a clearness of vision of its own, augmented the small amount of daylight which existed in this mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He was, as we have said, an ignorant man, but he was not a fool.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is necessary that society should look at these things, because it is itself which creates them.
