used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading To his ardent nature, the consciousness of deserving honour was the first vital step toward gaining it.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
BROWETT
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From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Edom's young rector was not only consoled by it, he was stimulated.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
coercingverbUS /koʊˈɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “coerce” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading It is a theory fit to console multitudes.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Edom's young rector was not only consoled by it, he was stimulated.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading To his ardent nature, the consciousness of deserving honour was the first vital step toward gaining it.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
Edom's
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From this reading Edom's young rector was not only consoled by it, he was stimulated.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To his ardent nature, the consciousness of deserving honour was the first vital step toward gaining it.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It is a theory fit to console multitudes.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading To his ardent nature, the consciousness of deserving honour was the first vital step toward gaining it.
gravitateverbUS /ˈɡrævɪteɪt/
move toward
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edom's young rector was not only consoled by it, he was stimulated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To his ardent nature, the consciousness of deserving honour was the first vital step toward gaining it.
the state of being honored
From this reading To his ardent nature, the consciousness of deserving honour was the first vital step toward gaining it.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
inbornadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrn/
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a theory fit to console multitudes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a theory fit to console multitudes.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading It is a theory fit to console multitudes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To his ardent nature, the consciousness of deserving honour was the first vital step toward gaining it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
on one occasion
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
and nothing more
From this reading Edom's young rector was not only consoled by it, he was stimulated.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
PagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Edom's young rector was not only consoled by it, he was stimulated.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
in the near future
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading To his ardent nature, the consciousness of deserving honour was the first vital step toward gaining it.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Edom's young rector was not only consoled by it, he was stimulated.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
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 It is a theory fit to console multitudes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading To his ardent nature, the consciousness of deserving honour was the first vital step toward gaining it.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading To his ardent nature, the consciousness of deserving honour was the first vital step toward gaining it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edom's young rector was not only consoled by it, he was stimulated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
WINNINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading THE WINNING OF BROWETT A thoughtful Pagan once reported dignity to consist not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness that we deserve them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
be the cause or source of
From this reading Those things that he believed himself to deserve he forthwith subjected to the magnetic rays of his desire: Knowing with the inborn certainty of the successful, that they must finally yield to such silent, coercing influence and soon or late gravitate toward him in obedience to the same law that draws the apple to the earth's lap.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Edom's young rector was not only consoled by it, he was stimulated.
