used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
(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 I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
correlationsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “correlation” — a reciprocal relation between two or more things
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
divisible by two
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
intuitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtuːətɪv/
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
and nothing more
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
omensnounUS /ˈoʊmənz/
plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
go across or through
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
carry out
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
in or at that place or location
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
precisely as stated
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (I) There are certain moods into which minds, very much tired or very much concentrated, occasionally fall, in which the most trifling things take on them an appearance of great significance.
which person or people
From this reading I have heard this process deliberately defended by people who should know better.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A man in great anxiety, for example, will regard as omens or warnings such things as the ringing of a bell or the flight of a bird.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I have heard it said that those moods of intense concentration are, as a matter of fact states of soul in which the intuitive or mystical faculties work with great facility, and that at such times connections and correlations are perceived which at other times pass unnoticed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The events of the world then are, by such people, regarded as forming links in a chain of purpose--events even which are obviously to the practical man merely the effects of chance and accident.
