used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They are heroes; and events press about them which must be fulfilled, and their problems solved.
accustomverbUS /əˈkʌstəm/
make psychologically or physically used (to something)
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
(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 Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
animateverbUS /ˈænəmət/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
brought into existence
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
cannot
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From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
ceaselesslyadverbUS /ˈsiːzləsli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading They should not yield to the invitations of inactive contemplation.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
engendersverbUS /ˈeŋɡəndərz/
third-person singular of “engender” — call forth
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
divisible by two
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading They are heroes; and events press about them which must be fulfilled, and their problems solved.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading They are heroes; and events press about them which must be fulfilled, and their problems solved.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
handmaidnoun
in a subordinate position
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
hardenverbUS /ˈhɑːrdən/
become hard or harder
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading They are heroes; and events press about them which must be fulfilled, and their problems solved.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
From this reading They should not yield to the invitations of inactive contemplation.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading They should not yield to the invitations of inactive contemplation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
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 They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They should not yield to the invitations of inactive contemplation.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
something you have to do
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
go across or through
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading They are heroes; and events press about them which must be fulfilled, and their problems solved.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading They are heroes; and events press about them which must be fulfilled, and their problems solved.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They should not yield to the invitations of inactive contemplation.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading They are heroes; and events press about them which must be fulfilled, and their problems solved.
in the near future
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They are heroes; and events press about them which must be fulfilled, and their problems solved.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Their soul must not be gazing at self; it must be ceaselessly directed to outward things, a handmaid to the understanding, active and prompt in discrimination.
urgencynounUS /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
which person or people
From this reading Men, who are born for business, for action, cannot too soon contemplate for themselves and animate all things.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They must themselves grapple with and pass through many relations, must harden their whole being against the influence of new situations, and the dissipation which a multitude and variety of objects engenders; and they must accustom themselves, even in the urgency of great occasions to hold fast to the thread of their object.
be the cause or source of
From this reading They should not yield to the invitations of inactive contemplation.
