used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
DoubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
enigmanounUS /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
enigmaticaladjective
not clear to the understanding
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
extricatingverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
HymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
imperceptiblyadverbUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbli/
in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is truth?"
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
immediately past
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
not any; not one
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
on one occasion
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
an amount of time
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
the possibility of future success
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
a quantity of money
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
from that place or that time
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
a special situation
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
up to a particular time
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "What is truth?"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
precisely as stated
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is truth?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading I had involved myself imperceptibly in a dreary labyrinth of doubt, and, whichever way I turned, no reasonable prospect of extricating myself appeared.
which person or people
From this reading There was one question which I was continually asking myself at this period, and which has more than once met the eyes of the reader who has followed me through the last chapter.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The means by which I had brought myself into this situation may be very briefly told; I had inquired into many matters, in order that I might become wise, and I had read and pondered over the words of the wise, so called, till I had made myself master of the sum of human wisdom; namely, that every thing is enigmatical and that man is an enigma to himself; thence the cry of "What is truth?"
a late time of life
From this reading Doubts--Wise King of Jerusalem--Let Me See--A Thousand Years--Nothing New--The Crowd--The Hymn--Faith--Charles Wesley--There He Stood--Farewell, Brother--Death--Sun, Moon, and Stars--Wind on the Heath.
