adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
actualitynounUS /ˌæktʃuːˈælətiː/
the state of actually existing objectively
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
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 He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/
any person at all
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
deridedverbUS /dɪˈraɪdɪd/
past form of “deride” — treat or speak of with contempt
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
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 He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
incalculableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkælkjələbəl/
not able to be computed or enumerated
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
muddledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdəld/
confused and vague; used especially of thinking
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
overwhelminglyadverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
subjectiveadjectiveUS /səbˈdʒektɪv/
taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was a new element and a new force, of which he felt overwhelmingly certain, though he could offer no proof, tangible or audible, of its existence.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
unintelligentadjective
lacking intelligence
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
upholdverbUS /əpˈhoʊld/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He had before always demanded that anyone who attempted to uphold the existence of any psychic force should at the same time offer an experimental test of its actuality.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had come in contact with a force of incalculable energy and joy, which was different, not in degree but in kind, from all previous emotional experiences.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading He understood for the first time the meaning of words like "mystical" and "spiritual," words which he had hitherto almost derided as unintelligent descriptions of subjective impressions.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had thought them to be terms expressive of vague and even muddled emotions of which scientific psychology would probably dispose.
