used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
adjustmentsnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənts/
plural of “adjustment” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading It must be plain that life lasts only as long as it makes adjustments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be plain that life lasts only as long as it makes adjustments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
environmentsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts/
plural of “environment” — the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
heredities
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From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
hereditynounUS /hərˈedəti/
the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading It must be plain that life lasts only as long as it makes adjustments.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It must be plain that life lasts only as long as it makes adjustments.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It must be plain that life lasts only as long as it makes adjustments.
ManifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
come together
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
the force of workers available
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be plain that life lasts only as long as it makes adjustments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Statistics only show the number of men who commit crime from the various separate causes.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
obstructionsnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃənz/
plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Statistics only show the number of men who commit crime from the various separate causes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
and nothing more
From this reading Statistics only show the number of men who commit crime from the various separate causes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
win a victory over
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
perversenessnoun
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It must be plain that life lasts only as long as it makes adjustments.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
with speed
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Statistics only show the number of men who commit crime from the various separate causes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Statistics only show the number of men who commit crime from the various separate causes.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Manifold causes produce crime; some men commit it from one cause: some from another.
StatisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
From this reading Statistics only show the number of men who commit crime from the various separate causes.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
surroundsnounUS /sərˈaʊndz/
plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Statistics only show the number of men who commit crime from the various separate causes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Statistics only show the number of men who commit crime from the various separate causes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
which person or people
From this reading Statistics only show the number of men who commit crime from the various separate causes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In logic and philosophy it really shows that, a certain heredity placed in a certain environment, will meet obstructions and obstacles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some heredities will carry men further, and some environments will overcome them more quickly; but as surely as effects follow from causes, every heredity will meet disaster in some way under any environment, and the time and kind of disaster it meets depend not upon perverseness or freedom of will, but upon the fortune of the meeting of heredity with the manifold environment that surrounds every life.
