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 difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was an air of authority that impressed the hearer with the conviction of the speaker.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “_I am in it now, and so are you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an air of authority that impressed the hearer with the conviction of the speaker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_I am in it now, and so are you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “_I am in it now, and so are you.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading There was an air of authority that impressed the hearer with the conviction of the speaker.
for the reason that
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “_Had been_!” exclaimed the old man with emphasis.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading There was an air of authority that impressed the hearer with the conviction of the speaker.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading “_Had been_!” exclaimed the old man with emphasis.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “_Had been_!” exclaimed the old man with emphasis.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This was not theory; it was the result of experience.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “_Had been_!” exclaimed the old man with emphasis.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
hearernounUS /ˈhiːrər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading There was an air of authority that impressed the hearer with the conviction of the speaker.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “_I am in it now, and so are you.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading There was an air of authority that impressed the hearer with the conviction of the speaker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_I am in it now, and so are you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “_I am in it now, and so are you.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “_Had been_!” exclaimed the old man with emphasis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not theory; it was the result of experience.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “_I am in it now, and so are you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was an air of authority that impressed the hearer with the conviction of the speaker.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “_Had been_!” exclaimed the old man with emphasis.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This was not theory; it was the result of experience.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “_I am in it now, and so are you.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading There was an air of authority that impressed the hearer with the conviction of the speaker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_Had been_!” exclaimed the old man with emphasis.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading This was not theory; it was the result of experience.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not theory; it was the result of experience.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an air of authority that impressed the hearer with the conviction of the speaker.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “_Had been_!” exclaimed the old man with emphasis.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But there is a difference between us; I know that I am in it, because I can see it, and touch it, and hear it; while you are in it without knowing it_.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “_I am in it now, and so are you.
