used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading He had no systems, but abundance of deeds.
how long something has existed
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
any thing at all
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had no systems, but abundance of deeds.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading He had no systems, but abundance of deeds.
true confidential information
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
one or the other of two
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
emanatesverbUS /ˈeməneɪts/
third-person singular of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading What enlightened this man was his heart, and his wisdom was the product of the light which emanates from it.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading What enlightened this man was his heart, and his wisdom was the product of the light which emanates from it.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What enlightened this man was his heart, and his wisdom was the product of the light which emanates from it.
germinateverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrməneɪt/
produce buds, branches, or germinate
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT HE THOUGHT.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading What enlightened this man was his heart, and his wisdom was the product of the light which emanates from it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
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 these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
immediately past
From this reading One last word.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading What enlightened this man was his heart, and his wisdom was the product of the light which emanates from it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What enlightened this man was his heart, and his wisdom was the product of the light which emanates from it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
Monseigneur
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From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no systems, but abundance of deeds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One last word.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
PantheisticadjectiveUS /ˌpænθiˈɪstɪk/
of or relating to pantheism
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
philosophiesnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfiz/
plural of “philosophy” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading What enlightened this man was his heart, and his wisdom was the product of the light which emanates from it.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading He had no systems, but abundance of deeds.
carry out
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What enlightened this man was his heart, and his wisdom was the product of the light which emanates from it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading WHAT HE THOUGHT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What enlightened this man was his heart, and his wisdom was the product of the light which emanates from it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
accept gladly
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HE THOUGHT.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
which person or people
From this reading As these details might, especially at the present day, and to employ an expression which is now fashionable, give the Bishop of D---- a certain "Pantheistic" physiognomy, and cause it to be believed, either to his praise or blame, that he had in him one of those personal philosophies peculiar to our age, which germinate sometimes in solitary minds, and grow until they take the place of religion, we must lay stress on the fact that not one of the persons who knew Monseigneur Welcome believed himself authorized in thinking anything of the sort.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading What enlightened this man was his heart, and his wisdom was the product of the light which emanates from it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading One last word.