used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading On this score, however, I need have had no alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
(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 I could scarcely sleep for anxiety to know the issue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
(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 The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could scarcely sleep for anxiety to know the issue.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
your usual mood
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could scarcely sleep for anxiety to know the issue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On this score, however, I need have had no alarm.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On this score, however, I need have had no alarm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could scarcely sleep for anxiety to know the issue.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading I could scarcely sleep for anxiety to know the issue.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
medianounUS /ˈmiːdiə/
plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading On this score, however, I need have had no alarm.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
not any; not one
From this reading On this score, however, I need have had no alarm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this score, however, I need have had no alarm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
only a very short time before
From this reading I could scarcely sleep for anxiety to know the issue.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading On this score, however, I need have had no alarm.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I could scarcely sleep for anxiety to know the issue.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this score, however, I need have had no alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
transparencynounUS /trænˈsperənsi/
permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
precisely as stated
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading My readers may well imagine my state of eagerness to know the result of the experiment.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had, of course, every faith in the completeness of our preparations, but was not without misgivings that the experiment might fail, as my own mental temperament and disposition might not be of the precise kind needed for the success of these experiments.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The event showed that my mind was a media, or if the word is better, a transparency, of the very first order for psychic work of this character.
