used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading His first attainment was the remarkable invention of Printing; but his second was horrible.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading At this period he was in the full bloom of manhood.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His first attainment was the remarkable invention of Printing; but his second was horrible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
put or send forth
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
FaustusnounUS /ˈfɔːstəs/
an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first attainment was the remarkable invention of Printing; but his second was horrible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
fortuitouslyadverb
by good fortune
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading At this period he was in the full bloom of manhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
provoking horror
From this reading His first attainment was the remarkable invention of Printing; but his second was horrible.
ignes-fatui
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From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading His first attainment was the remarkable invention of Printing; but his second was horrible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading At this period he was in the full bloom of manhood.
MetaphysicsnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/
the philosophical study of being and knowing
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
MoralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
an amount of time
From this reading At this period he was in the full bloom of manhood.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
PrintingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading His first attainment was the remarkable invention of Printing; but his second was horrible.
unusual or striking
From this reading His first attainment was the remarkable invention of Printing; but his second was horrible.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading His first attainment was the remarkable invention of Printing; but his second was horrible.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
subservientadjectiveUS /səbˈsɜːrviənt/
compliant and obedient to authority
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
TheologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this period he was in the full bloom of manhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first attainment was the remarkable invention of Printing; but his second was horrible.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
belonging to which person
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He discovered, almost fortuitously, the dreadful formula by which devils are called out of hell, and made subservient to the will of man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Faustus, having long struggled with the shadows of Theology, the bubbles of Metaphysics, and the _ignes-fatui_ of Morality, without being able to bring his mind to a firm conviction, at length cast himself into the dark fields of Magic, in the hope of forcing from Nature what she had so obstinately withheld from him.
but in spite of that
From this reading But as yet he had not exerted his power, out of love to his immortal soul, for whose welfare every Christian is so anxious.
