used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading I shall not attempt to argue with you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
make certain of
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I shall not attempt to argue with you.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
diseasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈziːzd/
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
at any time
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
opinion or judgment
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
a young female
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
immediately past
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
MavisnounUS /ˈmeɪvɪs/
common Old World thrush noted for its song
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
non-beliefs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
on the contrary
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
Identical; not different.
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall not attempt to argue with you.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — 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 I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading If this last letter of the unhappy girl you wedded cannot open your eyes to the eternal facts you choose to ignore, nothing will ever help you.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I assure you, as I live, you will have that terrible knowledge forced upon you some day!
in the company of; together with
From this reading I shall not attempt to argue with you.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
but in spite of that
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is it impossible to convince you of the truth?" asked Mavis solemnly,--"Are you so diseased in your spiritual perceptions as not to _know_, beyond a doubt, that this world is but the shadow of the Other Worlds awaiting us?
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I am aware of your theories,--your wife had the same beliefs or rather non-beliefs as yourself,--yet _she_ has been convinced at last!
