adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The answer is as clear as that a half is less than the whole; in Reason.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading The answer is as clear as that a half is less than the whole; in Reason.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
axiomsnounUS /ˈæksiəmz/
plural of “axiom” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading In what does man's pre-eminence over the brute creation consist?
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
CONSIDEREDadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading In what does man's pre-eminence over the brute creation consist?
contradictedverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəd/
past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading In what does man's pre-eminence over the brute creation consist?
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In what does man's pre-eminence over the brute creation consist?
DUTIESnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The answer is as clear as that a half is less than the whole; in Reason.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
INVOLVEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The answer is as clear as that a half is less than the whole; in Reason.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In what does man's pre-eminence over the brute creation consist?
MANKINDnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In what does man's pre-eminence over the brute creation consist?
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
pre-eminence
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From this reading In what does man's pre-eminence over the brute creation consist?
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
ReasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The answer is as clear as that a half is less than the whole; in Reason.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
RIGHTSnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The answer is as clear as that a half is less than the whole; in Reason.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The answer is as clear as that a half is less than the whole; in Reason.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIGHTS AND INVOLVED DUTIES OF MANKIND CONSIDERED.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
unequivocaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In what does man's pre-eminence over the brute creation consist?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The answer is as clear as that a half is less than the whole; in Reason.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading To clear my way, I must be allowed to ask some plain questions, and the answers will probably appear as unequivocal as the axioms on which reasoning is built; though, when entangled with various motives of action, they are formally contradicted, either by the words or conduct of men.
