adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
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 All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
beetled
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From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
bush-grown
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From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Man is the eye of things.--Euryph, “de Vit.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
ecstatical
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From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
Euryph
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From this reading Man is the eye of things.--Euryph, “de Vit.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Man is the eye of things.--Euryph, “de Vit.
far-distant
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From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
Helmont
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From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
HumverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading Hum.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Man is the eye of things.--Euryph, “de Vit.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man is the eye of things.--Euryph, “de Vit.
Mejnour
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From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Man is the eye of things.--Euryph, “de Vit.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Man is the eye of things.--Euryph, “de Vit.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Man is the eye of things.--Euryph, “de Vit.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
transportingverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
Vit
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From this reading Man is the eye of things.--Euryph, “de Vit.
Von
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From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All these rooms were placed in the huge square tower that beetled over the dark and bush-grown precipice.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ...There is, therefore, a certain ecstatical or transporting power, which, if at any time it shall be excited or stirred up by an ardent desire and most strong imagination, is able to conduct the spirit of the more outward even to some absent and far-distant object.--Von Helmont.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rooms that Mejnour occupied consisted of two chambers communicating with each other, and a third in which he slept.
