aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
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 It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
ANOTHERdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER SERMON.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
intermittentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
pilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
repentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
SERMONnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading ANOTHER SERMON.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It often seems to those in earnest about the right as if all things conspired to prevent their progress.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
wanderingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋ/
migratory
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This of course is but an appearance, arising in part from this, that the pilgrim must be headed back from the side paths into which he is constantly wandering.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
Wingfold
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From this reading To Wingfold, however, it seemed that all things fell in to further his quest, which will not be so surprising if we remember that his was no intermittent repentant seeking, but the struggle of his whole energy.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading And there are those who, in their very first seeking of it, are nearer to the kingdom of heaven than many who have for years believed themselves of it.
