Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

strike with disgust or revulsion

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

causing inconvenience

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

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From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

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From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

plural of “compromise” — a middle way between two extremes

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading Formal condemnation and practical tolerance leave these questions sleeping.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

having lost your job

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

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From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Formal condemnation and practical tolerance leave these questions sleeping.

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From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

a teeming multitude

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

go away from a place

From this reading Formal condemnation and practical tolerance leave these questions sleeping.

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From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

without good reason

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

not divisible by two

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

and nothing more

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Formal condemnation and practical tolerance leave these questions sleeping.

question or examine thoroughly and closely

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

become active

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

in a serious manner

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Formal condemnation and practical tolerance leave these questions sleeping.

past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading To interfere seriously with it is to rouse a hive of questions, large, difficult, so profoundly awkward as to appal statesmen, lay or ecclesiastical--questions not only moral and religious, but social and economic.

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From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

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 A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Formal condemnation and practical tolerance leave these questions sleeping.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This congeries of rules, exceptions, compromises, strictnesses, and elasticities may be condemned; it cannot be sneered at or lightly dismissed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

From this reading Formal condemnation and practical tolerance leave these questions sleeping.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It has, on the whole, satisfied centuries; only at rare intervals has it been seriously interfered with by the powers that be, by Church, or State, or Church-ruled State.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A CODE AND A THEORY To probe Godfrey Ledstone's mind would be to come up against the odd bundle of ideas which constitutes the average young man's workaday morality--the code before mentioned.