1824
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From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
1891
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
1918
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From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
1920
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From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
in addition
From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
aunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
Baudelaire's
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
Baudelairian
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From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
c'est
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
Cfnoun
a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
complainsverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnz/
third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
contradistinctionnoun
a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
d'être
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
diable
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
dictumnounUS /ˈdɪktəm/
an authoritative declaration
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
disbeliefnounUS /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
du
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
an opposing military force
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
faire
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
grande
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
highest in quality
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
Huysmans
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
L'Homme
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From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
Là-Bas
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
the force of workers available
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
miscaa'd
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From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
mocksnounUS /mɑːks/
plural of “mock” — the act of mocking or ridiculing
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
used to form the superlative
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
nier
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
parvenuadjective
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
possession of controlling influence
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
qui
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From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
Ravignan
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From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
refersverbUS /rəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
sair
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From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
SatanismnounUS /ˈseɪtənɪzəm/
a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
senounUS /seɪ/
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
Shaviannoun
an admirer of G. B. Shaw or his works
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
similarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
a male human offspring
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Shavian devil in contradistinction to the Baudelairian fiend does bitterly complain that he is so little appreciated on earth.
Veber's
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From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
vendit
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From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
migratory
From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
which person or people
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The preacher to whom our author refers is the Jesuit Ravignan, who declared that the disbelief in the devil was one of the most cunning devices of the great enemy himself.
Willie'snounUS /ˈwɪliz/
possessive form of “willies” — feelings of uneasiness
From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Walter Scott’s devil (in “Wandering Willie’s Tale,” 1824) also complains that he has been “sair miscaa’d in the world.”
writer'snounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
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From this reading (La plus grande force du diable, c’est d’être parvenu à se faire nier.) Baudelaire’s disciple J. K. Huysmans similarly expresses in his novel _Là-Bas_ (1891) the view that “the greatest power of Satan lies in the fact that he gets men to deny him.”
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From this reading (Cf. the present writer’s essay “The Satanism of Huysmans” in _The Open Court_ for April, 1920.) The devil mocks at this theological dictum in Pierre Veber’s story “L’Homme qui vendit son âme au Diable” (1918).
