(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Kate and Emily were not giving to this little homily the attention it deserved.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
CatholicsnounUS /ˈkæθlɪks/
plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
CommandmentnounUS /kəˈmændmənt/
something that is commanded
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Kate and Emily were not giving to this little homily the attention it deserved.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
eccentricitiesnounUS /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/
plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
Emily
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From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
the act of giving
From this reading Kate and Emily were not giving to this little homily the attention it deserved.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
homilynounUS /ˈhɑːməli/
a sermon on a moral or religious topic
From this reading Kate and Emily were not giving to this little homily the attention it deserved.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
irrationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræʃənəl/
not consistent with or using reason
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
Kate
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From this reading Kate and Emily were not giving to this little homily the attention it deserved.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kate and Emily were not giving to this little homily the attention it deserved.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
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 You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
absolutely essential
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
not any; not one
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
non-CatholicsnounUS /nɑːnˈkæθlɪks/
plural of “non-catholic” — a religious person who is not a Catholic
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
others
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From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
paganismnounUS /ˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/
any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
by chance
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
and nothing more
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
be seated
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
precisely as stated
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kate and Emily were not giving to this little homily the attention it deserved.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As we have seen, however, some of us do not realize that what we are pleased to call certain harmless eccentricities, are very like the superstitious practices forbidden by the First Commandment."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "But to return to the point from which we started--no, Emily, it is not necessary to sit down.
which person or people
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Men are often as irrational in this respect as women; and, notice this well, you will find superstition much more common among non-Catholics than among Catholics.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will observe that many persons who declare emphatically that they are not superstitious, are nevertheless influenced by old-time sayings and practices; some of which, though perhaps beautiful originally, have now lost all significance; others which are simply relics of paganism.
