used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
any person at all
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading They form a diversion of thought, and much must depend upon the disposition of the mind of the reader.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading They form a diversion of thought, and much must depend upon the disposition of the mind of the reader.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading They form a diversion of thought, and much must depend upon the disposition of the mind of the reader.
divertsverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrts/
third-person singular of “divert” — turn aside; turn away from
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every moment we learn a new lesson of life and thought, from nature or from grace.
the organ of sight
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading They form a diversion of thought, and much must depend upon the disposition of the mind of the reader.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Every moment we learn a new lesson of life and thought, from nature or from grace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Every moment we learn a new lesson of life and thought, from nature or from grace.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Every moment we learn a new lesson of life and thought, from nature or from grace.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They form a diversion of thought, and much must depend upon the disposition of the mind of the reader.
a particular point in time
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
subject to death
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They form a diversion of thought, and much must depend upon the disposition of the mind of the reader.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They form a diversion of thought, and much must depend upon the disposition of the mind of the reader.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — 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 Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Every moment we learn a new lesson of life and thought, from nature or from grace.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Every moment we learn a new lesson of life and thought, from nature or from grace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading They form a diversion of thought, and much must depend upon the disposition of the mind of the reader.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They form a diversion of thought, and much must depend upon the disposition of the mind of the reader.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Thoughts are continually arising as to the probability of doing anyone any good, in these narratives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
TravellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
TricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Tricks upon Travellers._ The descent from the sublime to the ridiculous is a very easy transition in this mortal life.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Even in the moments of utmost seriousness, we have seen something flit across the vision of the brain, or eye, or the spirit, that for a moment diverts the current of thought from the simplicity of the most devout and earnest Christian.
