used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
(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 It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
Carlton
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From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It is impossible to stop the growth of the mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to stop the growth of the mind.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
inter-relations
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From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to stop the growth of the mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to stop the growth of the mind.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is impossible to stop the growth of the mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
be obedient to
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is impossible to stop the growth of the mind.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
in other respects or ways
From this reading It could not have been otherwise, if he was to live a religious life at all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading It is impossible to stop the growth of the mind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is impossible to stop the growth of the mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
up to a particular time
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is impossible to stop the growth of the mind.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
not known
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading If he was to worship and obey his Creator, intellectual acts, conclusions, and judgments, must accompany that worship and obedience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He might not realize his own belief till questions had been put to him; but then a single discussion with a friend, such as the above with Carlton, would bring out what he really did hold to his own apprehension--would ascertain for him the limits of each opinion as he held it, and the inter-relations of opinion with opinion.
a late time of life
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
but in spite of that
From this reading Here was Charles with his thoughts turned away from religious controversy for two years, yet with his religious views progressing, unknown to himself, the whole time.
