used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
(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 All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
ampler
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From this reading All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
collectiveadjectiveUS /kəˈlektɪv/
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
componentnounUS /kəmˈpoʊnənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
extinctionnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
no longer active; extinguished
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
assemble or get together
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
immoderateadjective
beyond reasonable limits
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
and nothing more
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
the local environment
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
a human being
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
try to get or reach
From this reading All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
self-governmentnounUS /ˈselfˈɡʌvərnmənt/
government of a political unit by its own people
From this reading The love of God is the extinction of all other loves and all other desires; to know God, as far as man can know him, is power, self-government, and peace.
self-mastery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All things desire life, seek for energy, and fuller and ampler being.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever will contribute to such increase is the proper good of each; and the good of man as a united being is measured and determined by the effect of it upon his collective powers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The appetites gather power from their several objects of desire; but the power of the part is the weakness of the whole; and man as a collective person gathers life, being, and self-mastery only from the absolute good,-- the source of all real good, and truth, and energy,-- that is, God.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The component parts of man, his various appetites and passions, are seeking for this while pursuing each its own immoderate indulgence; and it is the primary law of every single being that it so follows what will give it increased vitality.
