used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Heredity, however, can produce a more satisfactory explanation of innate aptitudes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
(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 “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
aptitudesnounUS /ˈæptətuːdz/
plural of “aptitude” — inherent ability
From this reading Heredity, however, can produce a more satisfactory explanation of innate aptitudes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Heredity, however, can produce a more satisfactory explanation of innate aptitudes.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Heredity, however, can produce a more satisfactory explanation of innate aptitudes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
come to pass
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
hereditynounUS /hərˈedəti/
the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Heredity, however, can produce a more satisfactory explanation of innate aptitudes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading Heredity, however, can produce a more satisfactory explanation of innate aptitudes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
M'Taggart
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From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Heredity, however, can produce a more satisfactory explanation of innate aptitudes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
pre-existence
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From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Heredity, however, can produce a more satisfactory explanation of innate aptitudes.
Profnoun
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
re-birth
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From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Heredity, however, can produce a more satisfactory explanation of innate aptitudes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the other hand, the doctrine of pre-existence does not compel us to deny all influence on a man’s character of the character of his ancestors.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The character which a man has at any time is modified by any circumstances which happen to him at that time, and may well be modified by the fact that his re-birth is in a body descended from ancestors of a particular character._”--Prof. J. M’Taggart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were numerous peculiarities about this individual with a foreign name that I realise better on looking back than I did at the time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “_In the case of personal relations, I do not see that heredity would help us at all.
