Chapter 3 of Ingersollia is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Ingersollia is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
109. The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity. Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill. To really reform the church is to destroy it. Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
Chapter 3 of Ingersollia is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading “The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.”
German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)
From this reading “Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.”
the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading “The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.”
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading “Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.”
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading “To really reform the church is to destroy it.”
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading “Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.”
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading “Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.”
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading “Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.”
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In this reading “Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.”
In this reading “Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.”
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From this reading 109.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading To really reform the church is to destroy it.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading To really reform the church is to destroy it.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)
From this reading Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To really reform the church is to destroy it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To really reform the church is to destroy it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading To really reform the church is to destroy it.
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading To really reform the church is to destroy it.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every new religion has a little less superstition than the old, so that the religion of science is but a question of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To really reform the church is to destroy it.
in the direction of
From this reading The Religion of Science Every assertion of individual independence has been a step toward infidelity.
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading Luther started toward Humboldt,--Wesley, toward John Stuart Mill.
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