used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
EarnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading [Sidenote: Earnestness of the New England people.]
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading NEW ENGLAND LIFE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading NEW ENGLAND LIFE.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
social deportment
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
MINISTER'SnounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE MINISTER’S WOOING.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW ENGLAND LIFE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: Earnestness of the New England people.]
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading [Sidenote: Earnestness of the New England people.]
a human being
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
shallow-minded
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From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Earnestness of the New England people.]
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
strawsnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MINISTER’S WOOING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
unworldlyadjective
not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we represent things as they are, their intensity, their depth, their unworldly gravity and earnestness must inevitably repel lighter spirits, as the reverse pole of the magnet drives off sticks and straws.
WOOINGnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading THE MINISTER’S WOOING.
produce a literary work
From this reading It is impossible to write a story of New England life and manners for a thoughtless, shallow-minded person.
