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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
appendedverbUS /əˈpendɪd/
past form of “append” — add to the very end
From this reading Three parallel passages may be appended.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
bnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
eternaladjectiveUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
eternallyadverbUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəli/
for a limitless time
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
FurtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
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 Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Three parallel passages may be appended.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Three parallel passages may be appended.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Three parallel passages may be appended.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
SpinozanounUS /spɪˈnoʊzə/
Dutch philosopher who espoused a pantheistic system (1632-1677)
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
Spinoza's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three parallel passages may be appended.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
unchangeableadjective
not changeable or subject to change
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading {56b} “Further, this creative reason does not at one time think, at another time not think [it thinks eternally]: and when separated from the body it remains nothing but what it essentially is: and thus it is alone immortal and eternal.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Spinoza, it is clear, holds that in some way—in what way he will not venture to determine—the more our souls are possessed by the intellectual love of God, the less is death to be dreaded, for the smaller is that part of us which can die.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “If the soul is united with some other thing which is and remains unchangeable, it must also remain unchangeable and permanent.”
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading One will show that this was Spinoza’s belief from early years and the other two that it is not peculiar to him.
