used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
a quantity of money
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
cannot
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From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
conservatismnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪzəm/
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
forewarnedverbUS /fɔːrˈwɔːrnd/
past form of “forewarn” — warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
ten 10s
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
incontinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːntənənt/
not having control over urination and defecation
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
innovationsnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “innovation” — a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
intuitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtuːətɪv/
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
From this reading This is not intuitive wisdom on my part.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
come together
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
a particular point in time
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This is not intuitive wisdom on my part.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is not intuitive wisdom on my part.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This is not intuitive wisdom on my part.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
any competition
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
reclamationnounUS /ˌrekləˈmeɪʃən/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
REPRIMANDEDverbUS /ˈreprəmændɪd/
past form of “reprimand” — rebuke formally
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
SEVERELYadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
carry out
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is not intuitive wisdom on my part.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is difficult, therefore, to see the necessity of change, to meet the exigencies of the times, and the higher demands of the nation and the race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
unbridledadjectiveUS /ənˈbraɪdəld/
not restrained or controlled
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
the act of using
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are a conservative race, and our conservatism has been eminently successful in that matter of supreme moment,--the preservation of the faith and the purity of our people.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading This is not intuitive wisdom on my part.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading SEVERELY REPRIMANDED It was quite impossible that these changes or innovations could take place without a certain amount of reclamation, to use the theological expression, amongst the brethren.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet we have been forewarned a hundred times that we cannot put new wine into old bottles, and that a spirit is stirring amongst our people that must become unbridled and incontinent if not guided by new methods and new ideas.
