adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading We do not know exactly when Plotinus was born.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do not know exactly when Plotinus was born.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading We do not know exactly when Plotinus was born.
explorationsnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
husknounUS /hʌsk/
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
Iamblichus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We do not know exactly when Plotinus was born.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We do not know exactly when Plotinus was born.
novelistsnounUS /ˈnɑːvələsts/
plural of “novelist” — one who writes novels
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
Plotinus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading They always describe their favourite hero as "deep in Plotinus or Iamblichus," and I venture to think that nearly represents the depth of their own explorations.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We do not know exactly when Plotinus was born.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading However, we are advancing too rapidly, and we must discuss Plotinus more in order.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We do not know exactly when Plotinus was born.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading Like many ladies he used to wrap up his age in a mystery, observing that these petty details about the body (a mere husk of flesh binding the soul) were of no importance.
Zanoni
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His name is very dear to mystic novelists, like the author of "Zanoni."
