used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Nor is imagination a mere offshoot of the active mind.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading “Nor is imagination a mere offshoot of the active mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
any thing at all
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
exultedverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
yet to be or coming
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading “Nor is imagination a mere offshoot of the active mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
incarnationnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrˈneɪʃən/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
located inward
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Nor is imagination a mere offshoot of the active mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading “Nor is imagination a mere offshoot of the active mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Nor is imagination a mere offshoot of the active mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Nor is imagination a mere offshoot of the active mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
offshootnounUS /ˈɔːfʃuːt/
a natural consequence of development
From this reading “Nor is imagination a mere offshoot of the active mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
resurrectionnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
in or at or to some place
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
supernormaladjective
beyond the range of the normal or scientifically explainable
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
tactfullyadverbUS /ˈtæktfəli/
showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Nor is imagination a mere offshoot of the active mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And what then?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading “This inner life of ours does not undergo death and resurrection for nothing,” she replied sullenly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what then?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If it means anything, it means that somewhere, in some future incarnation, or on some more satisfactory planet, its supernormal efforts will become the facts of existence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you believe in another life?” he asked, tactfully ignoring this outburst, in which he secretly exulted.
