adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
deannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
futuritynoun
the time yet to come
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
impiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/
lacking piety or reverence for a god
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
implantedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
inspiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/
third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
instilledverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪld/
past form of “instill” — impart gradually
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
self-same
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
sensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
unconfusedadjective
not perplexed by conflicting situations or statements
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Yet, with all that astonished, that respectful sensibility which Henry showed on this great occasion, he still expressed his opinion, and put questions to the dean, with his usual simplicity, till he felt himself convinced.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
warpedadjectiveUS /wɔːrpt/
used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Henry had frequently, in his conversation, betrayed the total want of all knowledge in respect to religion or futurity, and the dean for this reason delayed taking him to church, till he had previously given him instructions _wherefore_ he went.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The dean was eloquent, Henry was all attention; his understanding, expanded by time to the conception of a God--and not warped by custom from the sensations which a just notion of that God inspires--dwelt with delight and wonder on the information given him--lessons which, instilled into the head of a senseless infant, too often produce, throughout his remaining life, an impious indifference to the truths revealed.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The dean, in the good humour which the rapid sale of his book produced, once more took his nephew to his bosom; and although the ignorance of young Henry upon the late occasions had offended him very highly, yet that self-same ignorance, evinced a short time after upon a different subject, struck his uncle as productive of a most rare and exalted virtue.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading A leisure morning arrived, on which he took his nephew to his study, and implanted in his youthful mind the first unconfused idea of the Creator of the universe!
