used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
Asylums
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From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AWAY WITH THE RIBBONS!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Stability of mind is his ideal--what more wretched than to be tossed from mood to mood?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
conformverbUS /kənˈfɔːrm/
be similar, be in line with
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
deviationsnounUS /diviˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deviation” — a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading He likes money--then only fools omit to strive for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He likes money--then only fools omit to strive for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He likes money--then only fools omit to strive for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Stability of mind is his ideal--what more wretched than to be tossed from mood to mood?
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading He likes money--then only fools omit to strive for it.
engage in
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
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 So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Stability of mind is his ideal--what more wretched than to be tossed from mood to mood?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He likes money--then only fools omit to strive for it.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Stability of mind is his ideal--what more wretched than to be tossed from mood to mood?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
not any; not one
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading He likes money--then only fools omit to strive for it.
and nothing more
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
perverselyadverbUS /pərˈvɜːrsli/
deliberately deviant
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
RIBBONSnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading AWAY WITH THE RIBBONS!
precisely, exactly
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
try to get or reach
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
StabilitynounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
From this reading Stability of mind is his ideal--what more wretched than to be tossed from mood to mood?
not in physical motion
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading He likes money--then only fools omit to strive for it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AWAY WITH THE RIBBONS!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He likes money--then only fools omit to strive for it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Stability of mind is his ideal--what more wretched than to be tossed from mood to mood?
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
unreasoned
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From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Stability of mind is his ideal--what more wretched than to be tossed from mood to mood?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading So far as sane and sensible folk are concerned--there is no need to bring the Asylums into the argument--his way is the way; deviations from it, whether perversely deliberate or instinctive and unreasoned, are so many wanderings from the only right track.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
which person or people
From this reading Few things make the natural man, a being who still occupies a large apartment in the soul of each of us, more impatient than to find people refusing to conform to his idea of the way in which they ought to seek and find happiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AWAY WITH THE RIBBONS!
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Stability of mind is his ideal--what more wretched than to be tossed from mood to mood?
