used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
having companions or an escort
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
adverselyadverbUS /ædˈvɜːrsli/
in an adverse manner
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
in addition
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
ARTSnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There have been periods of scientific discovery which have coincided with the spread of irreligion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
coincidedverbUS /ˌkoʊənˈsaɪdəd/
past form of “coincide” — go with, fall together
From this reading There have been periods of scientific discovery which have coincided with the spread of irreligion.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
deem to be
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
without deviation
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
the act of discovering something
From this reading There have been periods of scientific discovery which have coincided with the spread of irreligion.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
EpochsnounUS /ˈepəks/
plural of “epoch” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
yet to be or coming
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
a message received and understood
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
irreligionnoun
the quality of not being devout
From this reading There have been periods of scientific discovery which have coincided with the spread of irreligion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
by chance
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading There have been periods of scientific discovery which have coincided with the spread of irreligion.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
scepticismnoun
the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading There have been periods of scientific discovery which have coincided with the spread of irreligion.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading There have been periods of scientific discovery which have coincided with the spread of irreligion.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There have been periods of scientific discovery which have coincided with the spread of irreligion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Epochs of high civilisation and great luxury have often accompanied a general tendency to scepticism, and these conditions are also perhaps (and for the same reasons) not highly favourable to the highest developments of poetry.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading But to consider thus is to overlook the manifest trend of human thought at the present time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of the two influences named, material progress and enlarged information about the universe, the former is probably much more directly liable to affect religious feeling adversely than the latter.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There have been periods of scientific discovery which have coincided with the spread of irreligion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading RELIGION: THE FINE ARTS: LITERATURE A good many people contemplate the future of the world with an alarmed feeling that vast material progress and enlarged knowledge of the visible and tangible universe are likely to be accompanied by intellectual developments dangerous to the religious spirit in mankind.
