used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
Alvah
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From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
from appearances alone
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Russians, of course, are emotional; it's their peculiar quality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Russians, of course, are emotional; it's their peculiar quality.
dearly loved
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
don't
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From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
Gobine's
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From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
ImmediacynounUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːəsi/
lack of an intervening or mediating agency
From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
it's
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From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
LoftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
something that is lost
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
not any; not one
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
Nona
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From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The Russians, of course, are emotional; it's their peculiar quality.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The Russians, of course, are emotional; it's their peculiar quality.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The Russians, of course, are emotional; it's their peculiar quality.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
Swoffer
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From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Russians, of course, are emotional; it's their peculiar quality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas in Gobine's teaching there is a mystic strain, a kind of Immediacy, as Mrs. Swoffer calls it...
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Alvah Loft--and you understand that I don't in the least suggest any loss of faith in him; but Alvah Loft has a mind which speaks to the _mind_; there is no appeal to the feelings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And the encounter, as she told Nona, had been like "a religious experience"--apparently forgetful of the fact that every other meeting with a new prophet had presented itself to her in identical terms.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
an affirmative
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, my dear, it's something so entirely new, so completely different ... so emotional; yes, emotional; that's the word.
