used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
how long something has existed
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
(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 When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
in addition
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One thing is as far off as another; there is no perspective.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
the organ of sight
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One thing is as far off as another; there is no perspective.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
and nothing more
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
the force of workers available
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form 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 When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
not any; not one
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One thing is as far off as another; there is no perspective.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing is as far off as another; there is no perspective.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
a human being
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading One thing is as far off as another; there is no perspective.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
a special situation
From this reading One thing is as far off as another; there is no perspective.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
viewy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
(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 It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
at the time that
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Neither of the friends had what are called _views_ in religion; by which expression we do not here signify that neither had taken up a certain line of opinion, though this was the case also; but that neither of them--how could they at their age?--had placed his religion on an intellectual basis.
which person or people
From this reading It may be as well to state more distinctly what a "view" is, what it is to be "viewy," and what is the state of those who have no "views."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When, then; men for the first time look upon the world of politics or religion, all that they find there meets their mind's eye as a landscape addresses itself for the first time to a person who has just gained his bodily sight.
but in spite of that
From this reading The connection of fact with fact, truth with truth, the bearing of fact upon truth, and truth upon fact, what leads to what, what are points primary and what secondary,--all this they have yet to learn.
