used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Day of Doom has burst upon the globe and swept away the whole race of men.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
brought into existence
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The Day of Doom has burst upon the globe and swept away the whole race of men.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Day of Doom has burst upon the globe and swept away the whole race of men.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
DoomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading The Day of Doom has burst upon the globe and swept away the whole race of men.
divisible by two
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The Day of Doom has burst upon the globe and swept away the whole race of men.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
interpolationnounUS /ˌɪˈtɜːrpəleɪʃən/
a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
engage in
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Day of Doom has burst upon the globe and swept away the whole race of men.
and nothing more
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
pervertedadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrtɪd/
(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
propheciesnounUS /ˈprɑːfəsiz/
plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
established beyond doubt
From this reading For instance, let us conceive good Father Miller’s interpretation of the prophecies to have proved true.
any competition
From this reading The Day of Doom has burst upon the globe and swept away the whole race of men.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
step-mother
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
possessing sweep
From this reading The Day of Doom has burst upon the globe and swept away the whole race of men.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Day of Doom has burst upon the globe and swept away the whole race of men.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is only through the medium of the imagination that we can lessen those iron fetters, which we call truth and reality, and make ourselves even partially sensible what prisoners we are.
which person or people
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The Day of Doom has burst upon the globe and swept away the whole race of men.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
belonging to which person
From this reading Art has become a second and stronger nature; she is a step-mother, whose crafty tenderness has taught us to despise the bountiful and wholesome ministrations of our true parent.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading We who are born into the world’s artificial system can never adequately know how little in our present state and circumstances is natural, and how much is merely the interpolation of the perverted mind and heart of man.
