used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A mirror exceedingly complex, built and set up by them for their reflections to fall on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A mirror exceedingly complex, built and set up by them for their reflections to fall on.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading A mirror exceedingly complex, built and set up by them for their reflections to fall on.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
at any time
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
to an extreme degree
From this reading A mirror exceedingly complex, built and set up by them for their reflections to fall on.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A mirror exceedingly complex, built and set up by them for their reflections to fall on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
grosslyadverbUS /ˈɡroʊsli/
in a gross manner
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
the force of workers available
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading A mirror exceedingly complex, built and set up by them for their reflections to fall on.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
and nothing more
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
by chance
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading If there had never been serpents, would men ever have imagined Satan?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading If there had never been serpents, would men ever have imagined Satan?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
strutnounUS /strʌt/
a proud stiff pompous gait
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A mirror exceedingly complex, built and set up by them for their reflections to fall on.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A mirror exceedingly complex, built and set up by them for their reflections to fall on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A mirror exceedingly complex, built and set up by them for their reflections to fall on.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Are the things about us—which we grossly believe to be the properties of a vast stage set for man to strut on—are these things the real actors in a drama of which man is only a property?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TREE We see in nature forms of which perhaps the highest images of men are only compound reflections and symbols.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If there had never been birds, would men ever have imagined angels?
