used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
how long something has existed
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Lester was one of those who believed in this formula.
biblicaladjectiveUS /ˈbɪbləkəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
dispensationnounUS /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
an exemption from some rule or obligation
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
enduresverbUS /enˈdjʊrz/
third-person singular of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
divisible by two
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
ingrainedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈɡreɪnd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
Lester
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From this reading Lester was one of those who believed in this formula.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
materialismnounUS /məˈtɪriəlɪzəm/
a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
subject to death
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
mouth-to-mouth
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From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
not any; not one
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lester was one of those who believed in this formula.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
organicallyadverbUS /ɔːrˈɡænɪkli/
as an important constituent
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
an amount of time
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
persistsverbUS /pərˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
profoundest
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From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
race-consciousness
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From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
race-thought
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From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
on the contrary
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
supposedlyadverbUS /səˈpoʊzədli/
believed or reputed to be the case
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lester was one of those who believed in this formula.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Lester was one of those who believed in this formula.
threescorenoun
a set with 3 times 20 members
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading It is so ingrained in the race-consciousness by mouth-to-mouth utterance that it seems the profoundest of truths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lester was one of those who believed in this formula.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
which person or people
From this reading Lester was one of those who believed in this formula.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As a matter of fact, man, even under his mortal illusion, is organically built to live five times the period of his maturity, and would do so if he but knew that it is spirit which endures, that age is an illusion, and that there is no death.
a late time of life
From this reading The days of man under the old dispensation, or, rather, according to that supposedly biblical formula, which persists, are threescore years and ten.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the race-thought, gained from what dream of materialism we know not, persists, and the death of man under the mathematical formula so fearfully accepted is daily registered.
