AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
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 If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The strong-eyed man can boast that he sees the sun as a perfect circle.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading The strong-eyed man can boast that he sees the sun as a perfect circle.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The strong-eyed man can boast that he sees the sun as a perfect circle.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The strong-eyed man can boast that he sees the sun as a perfect circle.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The strong-eyed man can boast that he sees the sun as a perfect circle.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The strong-eyed man can boast that he sees the sun as a perfect circle.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
SECTARIANadjectiveUS /sekˈteriən/
of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
seesnounUS /siːz/
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading The strong-eyed man can boast that he sees the sun as a perfect circle.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
SOCIETYnounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
strong-eyed
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From this reading The strong-eyed man can boast that he sees the sun as a perfect circle.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading And an intellectual formula is the only thing that can create a communication that does not depend on mere blood, class, or capricious sympathy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECTARIAN OF SOCIETY A fixed creed is absolutely indispensable to freedom.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For while men are and should be various, there must be some communication between them if they are to get any pleasure out of their variety.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If we all start with the agreement that the sun and moon exist, we can talk about our different visions of them.
