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The Right Knock A Story

Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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"The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.
The key to this study is your own soul.
Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.
"My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.
It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.
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The Right Knock A Story

Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

Chapter 31 of The Right Knock A Story is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.
/ðə ˈstʌdi ʌv hərˈedəti ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl əˈnætəmi ənd ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi ɪz ˈhaɪəst ʌv ɔːl/
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The key to this study is your own soul.
/ðə kiː tuː ðɪs ˈstʌdi ɪz jɔːr oʊn soʊl/
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Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.
Line 4
"My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.
/maɪ dɪr ˈhʌzbənd ˈɡrædʒuːəli ðə ˈvɪʒən ˈbrɔːdənz ənd wiː bɪˈkʌm mɔːr əˈkʌstəmd tuː ðə laɪt/
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It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

anatomy noun US /əˈnætəmi/

the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals

From this reading “"The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.”

blindfolded adjective US /ˈblaɪndfoʊldɪd/

wearing a blindfold

From this reading “It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.”

broadens verb US /ˈbrɔːdənz/

third-person singular of “broaden” — make broader

From this reading “"My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.”

Burnett noun US /bərˈnet/

United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)

From this reading “Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.”

Heredity noun US /hərˈedəti/

the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next

From this reading “"The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.”

layer noun US /ˈleɪər/

single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading “It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.”

physiology noun US /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms

From this reading “"The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.”

surpassing adjective US /sərˈpæsɪŋ/

exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

From this reading “It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.”

All words in this reading · 103

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

anatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/

the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

blindfoldedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndfoʊldɪd/

wearing a blindfold

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

broadensverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənz/

third-person singular of “broaden” — make broader

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/

United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/

delicately beautiful

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

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 It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/

obtain

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/

a long fixed look

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

GraduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/

in a gradual manner

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/

past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

heightsnounUS /haɪts/

a high place

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

HereditynounUS /hərˈedəti/

the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/

being in captivity

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

keynounUS /kiː/

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The key to this study is your own soul.

layernounUS /ˈleɪər/

single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

lovelinessnoun

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

MARLOW

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From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The key to this study is your own soul.

perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/

plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

physiologynounUS /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The key to this study is your own soul.

soulsnounUS /soʊlz/

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/

exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "The study of Heredity, _spiritual_ anatomy and physiology is highest of all.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The key to this study is your own soul.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The key to this study is your own soul.

tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

hard to endure

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

unlocks

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

vastadjectiveUS /væst/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/

a vivid mental image

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "My dear husband: Gradually the vision broadens and we become more accustomed to the light.

WeeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

showing curiosity

From this reading It is as though we were put into a beautiful room filled with all manner of lovely forms and dainty colors, flowers and perfumes, where we have groped blindfolded from one thing to another, trying to form some conception of the surpassing loveliness, when gradually the bandage is removed, layer by layer until the whole enchanting scene, radiant with light is revealed to our wondering gaze, showing the vast difference between supposition and reality.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The key to this study is your own soul.

yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Study yourself; gain possession and mastery of your own spirit and you hold the key not only to the heights of liberty, but the key that unlocks imprisoned souls."--_Mary Weeks Burnett M. D._ "MARLOW, October----.

Chapter 31 of The Right Knock A Story by Helen Van-Anderson holds 93 sentences, grouped into 19 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Possible
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Story
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