used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
alchemistnounUS /ˈæltʃəmɪst/
one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
alchemynounUS /ˈælkəmi/
the way two individuals relate to each other
From this reading Almost the only science that Gothic fiction dealt with, to any noticeable extent, was associated with alchemy and astrology.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost the only science that Gothic fiction dealt with, to any noticeable extent, was associated with alchemy and astrology.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Almost the only science that Gothic fiction dealt with, to any noticeable extent, was associated with alchemy and astrology.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Almost the only science that Gothic fiction dealt with, to any noticeable extent, was associated with alchemy and astrology.
astrologernounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒər/
someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
astrologynounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒi/
a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
From this reading Almost the only science that Gothic fiction dealt with, to any noticeable extent, was associated with alchemy and astrology.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
co-laborers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Almost the only science that Gothic fiction dealt with, to any noticeable extent, was associated with alchemy and astrology.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
emanating from God
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
elixirnounUS /ɪˈlɪksər/
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
divisible by two
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Almost the only science that Gothic fiction dealt with, to any noticeable extent, was associated with alchemy and astrology.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
GhostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading Almost the only science that Gothic fiction dealt with, to any noticeable extent, was associated with alchemy and astrology.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
HuxleynounUS /ˈhʌksli/
English physiologist who, with Alan Hodgkin, discovered the role of potassium and sodium ions in the transmission of the nerve impulse (born in 1917)
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading Almost the only science that Gothic fiction dealt with, to any noticeable extent, was associated with alchemy and astrology.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
and nothing more
From this reading Almost the only science that Gothic fiction dealt with, to any noticeable extent, was associated with alchemy and astrology.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
philosopher's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
quickenverbUS /ˈkwɪkən/
move faster
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
that is looked for
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
SupernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
supernaturalismnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəlɪzəm/
a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Supernatural Science The application of modern science to supernaturalism, or of the supernatural to modern science, is one of the distinctive features of recent literature.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
unconvincingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
not convincing
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The alchemist sought the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life while the astrologer tried to divine human destiny by the stars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ghostly fiction took a new and definite turn with the rapid advance in scientific knowledge and investigation in the latter part of the nineteenth century, for the work of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, and their co-laborers did as much to quicken thought in romance as in other lines.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Previous literature had made but scant effort to reflect even the crude science of the times, and what was written was so unconvincing that it made comparatively little impress.
