used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
CarlylenounUS /ˈkɑːrlaɪl/
Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
deem to be
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
fellow-man
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From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
fitlyadverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
FormulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Formula is method, habitude; found wherever man is found.
formulasnounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələz/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
set up or found
From this reading Formula is method, habitude; found wherever man is found.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
habitudenoun
habitual mode of behavior
From this reading Formula is method, habitude; found wherever man is found.
heartfeltadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtfelt/
sincerely earnest
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
highwaysnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪz/
plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
indisputably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Formula is method, habitude; found wherever man is found.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Formula is method, habitude; found wherever man is found.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
the force of workers available
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Formula is method, habitude; found wherever man is found.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
Salutations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Salutations.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
soul's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Consider it: One man full of heartfelt, earnest impulse finds out a way of doing something--were it uttering his soul's reverence for the Highest, _were it but of fitly saluting his fellow-man_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Carlyle says: "What we call 'formulas' are not in their origin bad; they are indisputably good.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Formula is method, habitude; found wherever man is found.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Formulas fashion themselves as paths do, as beaten highways leading toward some sacred, high object, whither many men are bent.
