used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
AccustomverbUS /əˈkʌstəm/
make psychologically or physically used (to something)
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
(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 THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
make calm or still
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
composedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
the act of consuming food
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
Equableness
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From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
etc
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From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
to or in any or all places
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
Francis
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From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
in a gradual manner
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
engage in
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
the force of workers available
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
not any; not one
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
something you have to do
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
with low volume
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
To recall to mind.
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
SalesnounUS /seɪlz/
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
with low volume
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
express in speech
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
a source of difficulty
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Equableness of mind and of outward demeanor is not a particular virtue, but the interior and exterior ornament of a friend of Jesus Christ."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
at the time that
From this reading But carefully remember to act thus gently and speak softly on occasions when the impetuosity is not urging you, and when there is no appearance of danger of it, as, for example, when sitting down, rising up, eating, when you speak to N. N., etc.; and in fact everywhere and in everything dispense not yourself from it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
a late time of life
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, I know that you will make a thousand slips a day over all this, and that your great natural activity will be always breaking out; but I do not trouble myself about this provided that it is not your will, your deliberation; and that, when you perceive these movements, you always try to calm them.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Accustom yourself to speak softly and slowly, and to go--I mean walk--quite composedly; to do all that you do gently and quietly, and you will see that in three or four years you will have quite regulated this hasty impetuosity.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading "ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN" In pursuing my course of lectures to my young curate--lectures which he returned with compound interest by his splendid example of zeal and energy--I put into his hands the following lines, addressed by that gentle saint, Francis de Sales, to some one in whom he had a similar interest:--
