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From this reading _THE PHILOSOPHY OF DISENCHANTMENT._ Crown 8vo.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
ANATOMYnounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
fearless and daring
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
of surpassing excellence
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
CIMMERIA
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From this reading _CIMMERIA_.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading _THE PHILOSOPHY OF DISENCHANTMENT._ Crown 8vo.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
Deuteronomynoun
the fifth book of the Old Testament; contains a second statement of Mosaic law
From this reading _And thine eye shall not pity._ _Deuteronomy, XIX.
DISENCHANTMENTnounUS /dɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/
freeing from false belief or illusions
From this reading _THE PHILOSOPHY OF DISENCHANTMENT._ Crown 8vo.
ephemeraladjectiveUS /ɪˈfemərəl/
lasting a very short time
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
the state or fact of existing
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
the organ of sight
From this reading _And thine eye shall not pity._ _Deuteronomy, XIX.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
Hartmann
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From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
the quality of being humane
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
independentlyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/
on your own; without outside help
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
a room where books are kept
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
NEGATIONnounUS /nəˈɡeɪʃən/
a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _And thine eye shall not pity._ _Deuteronomy, XIX.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE PHILOSOPHY OF DISENCHANTMENT._ Crown 8vo.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
pessimismnounUS /ˈpesəmɪzəm/
the feeling that things will turn out badly
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
pessimistnounUS /ˈpesəməst/
a person who expects the worst
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading _THE PHILOSOPHY OF DISENCHANTMENT._ Crown 8vo.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading _And thine eye shall not pity._ _Deuteronomy, XIX.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
unusual or striking
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
Saltus
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From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
Schopenhauernoun
German pessimist philosopher (1788-1860)
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _And thine eye shall not pity._ _Deuteronomy, XIX.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
SpyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE PHILOSOPHY OF DISENCHANTMENT._ Crown 8vo.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
an old word for “yours”
From this reading _And thine eye shall not pity._ _Deuteronomy, XIX.
thinkernounUS /ˈθɪŋkər/
an important intellectual
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
vo
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From this reading _THE PHILOSOPHY OF DISENCHANTMENT._ Crown 8vo.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
Von
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From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
belonging to which person
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
in the company of; together with
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading “Mr. Saltus is a scientific pessimist, as witty, as bitter, as satirical, as interesting and as insolent to humanity in general as are his great teachers, Schopenhauer and Von Hartmann.”--_Worcester Spy._ _THE ANATOMY OF NEGATION._ Crown 8vo.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “A whole library of pessimism compressed into one small volume by a writer whose understanding of the value of words amounts almost to genius.”--_Chicago Herald._ “The work is remarkable in every way and its originality and power will compel for it more than an ephemeral existence, for independently of the force with which it deals with its theme its literary merits are of a high order, and its reflections are those of a bold, brilliant and able thinker.”--_Boston Saturday Review._
XIXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading _And thine eye shall not pity._ _Deuteronomy, XIX.
