used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
absinthenounUS /ˈæbsɪnθ/
aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The psychology of the mind is a mysterious and perplexing thing,” he observed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As yet the phenomena of mental telepathy is but faintly understood.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
BoisenounUS /ˈbɔɪzi/
the capital and largest city of Idaho
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “As yet the phenomena of mental telepathy is but faintly understood.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
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From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading “As yet the phenomena of mental telepathy is but faintly understood.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The psychology of the mind is a mysterious and perplexing thing,” he observed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading “As yet the phenomena of mental telepathy is but faintly understood.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “The psychology of the mind is a mysterious and perplexing thing,” he observed.
of an obscure nature
From this reading “The psychology of the mind is a mysterious and perplexing thing,” he observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “The psychology of the mind is a mysterious and perplexing thing,” he observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading “The psychology of the mind is a mysterious and perplexing thing,” he observed.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading “As yet the phenomena of mental telepathy is but faintly understood.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading “The psychology of the mind is a mysterious and perplexing thing,” he observed.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
sippedverbUS /sɪpt/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
telepathynounUS /təˈlepəθi/
apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
From this reading “As yet the phenomena of mental telepathy is but faintly understood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
a special situation
From this reading “The psychology of the mind is a mysterious and perplexing thing,” he observed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having sipped a little of the absinthe, Du Boise began to smile in a silly, satisfied manner.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading “As yet the phenomena of mental telepathy is but faintly understood.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Like electricity, we know it exists and we experiment with it, but the real vital force and power is beyond the comprehension of the human mind in its present state of development.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He surveyed his companions with a superior air of knowledge, in which there was unmistakable pity.
but in spite of that
From this reading “As yet the phenomena of mental telepathy is but faintly understood.
