used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
in addition
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading What, then, is the difference between the human soul and that of the animal in its highest development?
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading What, then, is the difference between the human soul and that of the animal in its highest development?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading What, then, is the difference between the human soul and that of the animal in its highest development?
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading What, then, is the difference between the human soul and that of the animal in its highest development?
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
the organ of sight
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
germnounUS /dʒɜːrm/
anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
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 "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading What, then, is the difference between the human soul and that of the animal in its highest development?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading What, then, is the difference between the human soul and that of the animal in its highest development?
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading What, then, is the difference between the human soul and that of the animal in its highest development?
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
partaking
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From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
a general conscious awareness
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading What, then, is the difference between the human soul and that of the animal in its highest development?
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Lord Bacon also speaks of a dog's reverence for his master as partaking of a religious element.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What, then, is the difference between the human soul and that of the animal in its highest development?
for that reason; as a result
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Who that has seen the mute admiration and trust in a dog's eye, as he looks up at his master, but can see in it something of a religious reverence, the germ and first principle of religion?
precisely as stated
From this reading That animals have acute observation, memory, imagination, the sense of approbation, strong affections, and the power of reasoning is therefore very evident.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
at the time that
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
which person or people
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Mark," says he, "what a generosity and courage a dog will put on, when he finds himself maintained by a man, who to him is instead of a God--which courage he could not attain, without that confidence in a better nature than his own."
