at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They relate facts; but they leave the metaphysical question undetermined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He does not, we think, understand what is meant by the origin of evil.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not, we think, understand what is meant by the origin of evil.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/
plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They relate facts; but they leave the metaphysical question undetermined.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Christian Scriptures profess to give no solution of that mystery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
how
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From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
incompetentnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpətənt/
someone who is not competent to take effective action
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
go away from a place
From this reading They relate facts; but they leave the metaphysical question undetermined.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He does not, we think, understand what is meant by the origin of evil.
metaphysicaladjectiveUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪkəl/
pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics
From this reading They relate facts; but they leave the metaphysical question undetermined.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The Christian Scriptures profess to give no solution of that mystery.
not any; not one
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He does not, we think, understand what is meant by the origin of evil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading The Christian Scriptures profess to give no solution of that mystery.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading They relate facts; but they leave the metaphysical question undetermined.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading They relate facts; but they leave the metaphysical question undetermined.
Sadler
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From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
ScripturesnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃərz/
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading The Christian Scriptures profess to give no solution of that mystery.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading The Christian Scriptures profess to give no solution of that mystery.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Christian Scriptures profess to give no solution of that mystery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “On the Christian hypothesis,” says he, “no doubt exists as to the origin of evil.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They relate facts; but they leave the metaphysical question undetermined.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He does not, we think, understand what is meant by the origin of evil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He does not, we think, understand what is meant by the origin of evil.
undeterminedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
not yet having been ascertained or determined
From this reading They relate facts; but they leave the metaphysical question undetermined.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He does not, we think, understand what is meant by the origin of evil.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He does not, we think, understand what is meant by the origin of evil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One single expression which Mr. Sadler employs on this subject is sufficient to show how utterly incompetent he is to discuss it.
