used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor, but there are contained within it that you and I might be the better for knowing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor, but there are contained within it that you and I might be the better for knowing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
gotten under control
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor, but there are contained within it that you and I might be the better for knowing.
CREAMWELL
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From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
EMANUEL
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From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor, but there are contained within it that you and I might be the better for knowing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor.
depressingly dark
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor, but there are contained within it that you and I might be the better for knowing.
illumines
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From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor, but there are contained within it that you and I might be the better for knowing.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
immediately past
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
motesnounUS /moʊts/
plural of “mote” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
REVERENDnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
in a strange manner
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
carry out
From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor, but there are contained within it that you and I might be the better for knowing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE REVEREND EMANUEL CREAMWELL AND HIS SON TAKE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THINGS.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This that we see before us might be, to a fanciful mind, the commencement of the ladder to heaven referred to in the last chapter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Strangely out of place it seems in the gloomy study which it illumines, but the myriad motes within it sparkle and flash merrily, without reference to surrounding things.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is but a sunbeam, slanting from window to floor, but there are contained within it that you and I might be the better for knowing.
