adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
accreteverb
grow together (of plants and organs)
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Now the development of all new religions follows much the same general course.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
believersnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Now the development of all new religions follows much the same general course.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
Erewhonian
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From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
exploiters
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From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
faithsnounUS /feɪθs/
plural of “faith” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Now the development of all new religions follows much the same general course.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Now the development of all new religions follows much the same general course.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
Lo
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From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now the development of all new religions follows much the same general course.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the development of all new religions follows much the same general course.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
others
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From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
raiseverbUS /reɪz/
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
religionsnounUS /riˈlɪdʒənz/
plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Now the development of all new religions follows much the same general course.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Now the development of all new religions follows much the same general course.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
transcendentadjectiveUS /trænˈsendənt/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In all cases the times are more or less out of joint--older faiths are losing their hold upon the masses.
well-authenticated
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From this reading If there be a single great, and apparently well-authenticated, miracle, others will accrete round it; then, in all religions that have so originated, there will follow temples, priests, rites, sincere believers, and unscrupulous exploiters of public credulity.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At such times, let a personality appear, strong in itself, and made to seem still stronger by association with some supposed transcendent miracle, and it will be easy to raise a Lo here! that will attract many followers.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading in the old Erewhonian opinions as would result in the development of a new religion.
