used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
ConceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
CORRUPTIONnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading CORRUPTION OF HUMAN NATURE.
defectiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfektɪv/
having a defect
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading CORRUPTION OF HUMAN NATURE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
InadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
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 This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
misconceptionsnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “misconception” — an incorrect conception
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading CORRUPTION OF HUMAN NATURE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CORRUPTION OF HUMAN NATURE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
SECTnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading SECT.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
belonging to which person
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This is a topic on which it is possible that many of those, into whose hands the present work shall fall, may not have bestowed much attention.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Inadequate Conceptions of the Corruption of Human Nature._ After considering the defective notions of the importance of Christianity _in general_, which prevail among the higher orders of the Christian world, the particular misconceptions which first come under our notice respect the corruption and weakness of human nature.
