Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true

From this reading Therefore, he is the wise man who accepts the emphasis of the soul as guidance in the choice of friends and in the doing of deeds.

anew

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

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From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

for the reason that

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

propose a payment

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Therefore, he is the wise man who accepts the emphasis of the soul as guidance in the choice of friends and in the doing of deeds.

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

travel across or pass over

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Therefore, he is the wise man who accepts the emphasis of the soul as guidance in the choice of friends and in the doing of deeds.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

emanating from God

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Therefore, he is the wise man who accepts the emphasis of the soul as guidance in the choice of friends and in the doing of deeds.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

special importance or significance

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

in a gradual manner

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading Therefore, he is the wise man who accepts the emphasis of the soul as guidance in the choice of friends and in the doing of deeds.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Therefore, he is the wise man who accepts the emphasis of the soul as guidance in the choice of friends and in the doing of deeds.

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From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

of the present time and place

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

an instinctive motive

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Therefore, he is the wise man who accepts the emphasis of the soul as guidance in the choice of friends and in the doing of deeds.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Therefore, he is the wise man who accepts the emphasis of the soul as guidance in the choice of friends and in the doing of deeds.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

the force of workers available

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

as might be expected

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

a course of conduct

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

precisely, exactly

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Because men, influenced by selfishness, do not follow such a lead, their path in life becomes much more complicated than it need be.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

by that means or because of that

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, he is the wise man who accepts the emphasis of the soul as guidance in the choice of friends and in the doing of deeds.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading And naturally so, for whenever the desires of the animal-self come into operation, the more latent powers of the Higher-Self are obscured.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

which person or people

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Therefore, he is the wise man who accepts the emphasis of the soul as guidance in the choice of friends and in the doing of deeds.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading SMALL BEER CHRONICLES "The emphasis of the soul is always right!" says Emerson, meaning thereby that the immediate feeling which individuals have for one another at first sight is a hint from the divine within them as to whether they should be friends or foes.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading This subtle impulse is never felt again, as self-interest and custom gradually blunt the spiritual perceptions, and those who cross each other's path behave as worldly circumstances bid them.