25,000
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From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
Bollandist
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From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
gotten under control
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
take in solid food
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
historiesnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
Mahometanism
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From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
the force of workers available
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
philosophiesnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfiz/
plural of “philosophy” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
reducibleadjectiveUS /rəˈduːsəbəl/
capable of being reduced
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
ReformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
move upward
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
SAINTSnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
selfinterest
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From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading ____ THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS If the enormous undertaking of the Bollandist editors had been completed, it would have contained the histories of 25,000 saints.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Our one efficient political science hinges on selfinterest, and the uniform action of motives among the masses of mankind--of selfish motives reducible to system.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
at the time that
From this reading They belong to ages of comparative poverty of heart, when the desires of men are limited to material things; when men are contented to labour, and eat the fruit of their labour, and then lie down and die.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While such symptoms remain among us, our faith in progress may remain unshaken; but it will be a faith which, as of old, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Such philosophies and such sciences would but poorly explain the rise of Christianity, of Mahometanism, or of the Reformation.
