used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading And all the uses of nature admit of being summed in one, which yields the activity of man an infinite scope.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading And all the uses of nature admit of being summed in one, which yields the activity of man an infinite scope.
(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 Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And all the uses of nature admit of being summed in one, which yields the activity of man an infinite scope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And all the uses of nature admit of being summed in one, which yields the activity of man an infinite scope.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
cannot
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From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
harboredverbUS /ˈhɑːrbərd/
past form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading And all the uses of nature admit of being summed in one, which yields the activity of man an infinite scope.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And all the uses of nature admit of being summed in one, which yields the activity of man an infinite scope.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading And all the uses of nature admit of being summed in one, which yields the activity of man an infinite scope.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading SPIRIT.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading And all the uses of nature admit of being summed in one, which yields the activity of man an infinite scope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
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 IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading IT is essential to a true theory of nature and of man, that it should contain somewhat progressive.
UsesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Through all its kingdoms, to the suburbs and outskirts of things, it is faithful to the cause whence it had its origin.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uses that are exhausted or that may be, and facts that end in the statement, cannot be all that is true of this brave lodging wherein man is harbored, and wherein all his faculties find appropriate and endless exercise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And all the uses of nature admit of being summed in one, which yields the activity of man an infinite scope.
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading And all the uses of nature admit of being summed in one, which yields the activity of man an infinite scope.
