(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 In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Book of Truth lay before him with leaves that appeared blank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Book of Truth lay before him with leaves that appeared blank.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The Book of Truth lay before him with leaves that appeared blank.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The Book of Truth lay before him with leaves that appeared blank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that made him none the wiser.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
set up or found
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But that made him none the wiser.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Book of Truth lay before him with leaves that appeared blank.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The Book of Truth lay before him with leaves that appeared blank.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But that made him none the wiser.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
not one, and not any
From this reading But that made him none the wiser.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
that is looked for
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that made him none the wiser.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The Book of Truth lay before him with leaves that appeared blank.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He found out the forces of plants and metals--the forces to be used for the cure of diseases, for delaying death--but none that could destroy death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Like the wise King Solomon, he understood the language of the animals, and could interpret their talk and their songs.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But that made him none the wiser.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Book of Truth lay before him with leaves that appeared blank.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In all created things that were within his reach he sought the light that should shine upon the certainty of an eternal life; but he found it not.
