Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

traveling across

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

divisible by two

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

at any time

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

transport from one place to another

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

with resolute determination

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

the act of departing

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

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From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there is a great difference between the strongest form of faith and the absolute assurance of sight.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

a vivid mental image

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Very little was said in the carriage going home, but, as they were crossing the ferry, Miss Ludington exclaimed, in an awestruck voice, "O Paul! was it not strange!"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now, before she ever had heard of Mrs. Legrand, Miss Ludington had fully believed that her former self had an immortal existence, apart and distinct from her present self, and Paul, to whom she was indebted for this belief, held it even more firmly than she.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading The effect of the vision which they had witnessed in Mrs. Legrand's parlours was almost as startling as if they had not expected to see it.