advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
advocatesnounUS /ˈædvəkəts/
plural of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
calumniateverb
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
cannot
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From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
Desmond
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From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
DrossnounUS /drɔːs/
worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
FaxnounUS /fæks/
duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
insuperableadjective
impossible to surmount
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
nourishverbUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃ/
provide with nourishment
From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
persecuteverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːt/
cause to suffer
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
sycophants
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From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
under normal conditions
From this reading The rich, too, are usually arrogant and exacting, and those feelings will never perish for want of sycophants to nourish them.
VampverbUS /væmp/
make up
From this reading Mr. Vamp and Mr. Dross are bad specimens of human nature: but there are many good specimens of it in both those classes of men.
venaladjectiveUS /ˈviːnəl/
capable of being corrupted
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
at the time that
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
which person or people
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The world is, indeed, full of prejudices and superstitions, which produce ample profit to their venal advocates, who consequently want neither the will nor the power to calumniate and persecute the enlightened and the virtuous.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading An ardent love of truth and liberty will, therefore, always prove an almost insuperable barrier to any great degree of worldly advancement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Mr. Fax (in continuation)._ ‘I cannot help thinking,’ said I, when Desmond had done speaking, ‘that you have formed too hasty an estimate of the world.
