used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He had advanced spiritually beyond the reach of superstition.
(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 These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He had advanced spiritually beyond the reach of superstition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
Devene
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From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
having the place or position changed
From this reading ZAHED Rupert was disturbed in his mind.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had advanced spiritually beyond the reach of superstition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had advanced spiritually beyond the reach of superstition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ZAHED Rupert was disturbed in his mind.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
ten 10s
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ZAHED Rupert was disturbed in his mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading No one was less superstitious.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ZAHED Rupert was disturbed in his mind.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
ninety-nineadjective
being one less than one hundred and nine more than ninety
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
not any; not one
From this reading No one was less superstitious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had advanced spiritually beyond the reach of superstition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one was less superstitious.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
the local environment
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had advanced spiritually beyond the reach of superstition.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading ZAHED Rupert was disturbed in his mind.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
spirituallyadverbUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəliː/
in a spiritual manner
From this reading He had advanced spiritually beyond the reach of superstition.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
the rays of the sun
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading He had advanced spiritually beyond the reach of superstition.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading No one was less superstitious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had advanced spiritually beyond the reach of superstition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
thousandthnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndθ/
position 1,000 in a countable series of things
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ZAHED Rupert was disturbed in his mind.
whereof
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From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These are apt to believe, as Lord Devene believed, that this thousandth part which they see bathed in the vivid, daily sunlight is all that there is to see.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had grasped the great fact still not understood by the vast majority of human beings, that the universe and their connection with it is a mighty mystery whereof nine hundred and ninety-nine parts out of a thousand are still veiled to men.
ZAHED
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From this reading ZAHED Rupert was disturbed in his mind.
