adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading Freed from its ancient shackles of dogma and despotism it eludes analysis.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Freed from its ancient shackles of dogma and despotism it eludes analysis.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
bafflesnounUS /ˈbæfəlz/
plural of “baffle” — a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
coerciveadjectiveUS /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/
serving or intended to coerce
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
despotismnounUS /ˈdespətɪzəm/
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
From this reading Freed from its ancient shackles of dogma and despotism it eludes analysis.
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
dogmanounUS /ˈdɑːɡmə/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading Freed from its ancient shackles of dogma and despotism it eludes analysis.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
eludesverbUS /ɪˈluːdz/
third-person singular of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Freed from its ancient shackles of dogma and despotism it eludes analysis.
emanationnounUS /ˌeməˈneɪʃən/
something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
feudaladjectiveUS /ˈfjuːdəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
FreedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Freed from its ancient shackles of dogma and despotism it eludes analysis.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Freed from its ancient shackles of dogma and despotism it eludes analysis.
gaugeverbUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
intangiblenounUS /ˌɪnˈtændʒəbəl/
assets that are saleable though not material or physical
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Freed from its ancient shackles of dogma and despotism it eludes analysis.
kingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
materialismnounUS /məˈtɪriəlɪzəm/
a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
others
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From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
permeatesverbUS /ˈpɜːrmieɪts/
third-person singular of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
shacklesnounUS /ˈʃækəlz/
plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading Freed from its ancient shackles of dogma and despotism it eludes analysis.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
statecraftnounUS /ˈsteɪtkræft/
wisdom in the management of public affairs
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
stimulatesverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪts/
third-person singular of “stimulate” — act as a stimulant
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN an age of materialism like our own the phenomenon of spiritual power is as significant and inspiring as it is rare.
theocraticadjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈkrætɪk/
of or relating to or being a theocracy
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We know not how to gauge its effect on others, nor even upon ourselves.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Like the wind, it permeates the atmosphere we breathe, and baffles while it stimulates the mind with its intangible but compelling force.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading No longer associated with the “divine right” of kings, it has survived the downfall of feudal and theocratic systems as a mystic personal emanation in place of a coercive weapon of statecraft.
