used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
(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 All the lighter kinds of literature were deeply tainted by the prevailing licentiousness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading All the lighter kinds of literature were deeply tainted by the prevailing licentiousness.
degradedadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdəd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.
at any time
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
a man of refinement
From this reading Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
HobbesnounUS /ˈhɑːbiz/
English materialist and political philosopher who advocated absolute sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems caused by the selfishness of human beings (1588-1679)
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
Hobbism
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From this reading Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
impregnatedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡneɪtəd/
past form of “impregnate” — fill, as with a certain quality
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
incompetentnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpətənt/
someone who is not competent to take effective action
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All the lighter kinds of literature were deeply tainted by the prevailing licentiousness.
kinglyadjectiveUS /ˈkɪŋli/
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
lewdnessnoun
the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
licentiousnessnoun
the quality of being lewd and lascivious
From this reading All the lighter kinds of literature were deeply tainted by the prevailing licentiousness.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading All the lighter kinds of literature were deeply tainted by the prevailing licentiousness.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading All the lighter kinds of literature were deeply tainted by the prevailing licentiousness.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
Mahometanism
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
metaphysicaladjectiveUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪkəl/
pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
PaganismnounUS /ˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/
any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.
Poperynoun
offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading All the lighter kinds of literature were deeply tainted by the prevailing licentiousness.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
SERMONSnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
in the near future
From this reading Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading All the lighter kinds of literature were deeply tainted by the prevailing licentiousness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
which person or people
From this reading Thousands who were incompetent to appreciate what was really valuable in his speculations eagerly welcomed a theory which, while it exalted the kingly office, relaxed the obligations of morality and degraded religion into a mere affair of state.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SERMONS NEW AND OLD "The reign of Charles the Second seemed to be impregnated with a free and easy moral atmosphere that engendered lewdness in human product.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
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From this reading It is said by a great historian that Thomas Hobbes had, in language more precise and luminous than has ever been employed by any other metaphysical writer, maintained that the will of the prince was the standard of right and wrong, and that every subject ought to be ready to profess Popery, Mahometanism, or Paganism, at the royal command.
