1659
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From this reading 1659.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
accustomary
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From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
answerableadjectiveUS /ˈænsərəbəl/
capable of being answered
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
concatenationnounUS /kənˌkætəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
a state at a particular time
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
contexture
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From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
contriving
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From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
well in the past; former
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
at any time
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
fatallyadverbUS /ˈfeɪtəli/
with fatal consequences or implications
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
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 Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
not accessible to view
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
impuritynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjʊrəti/
worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
Kenrick
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From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
NemesisnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
Onslow
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From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
outgrowverbUS /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊ/
grow too large or too mature for
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
teachingsnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/
plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher
From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of so great consequence is it, while we have opportunity, to aspire to the best things.”—_Henry More_, A.D.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “According to our living here, we shall hereafter, by a hidden concatenation of causes, be drawn to a condition answerable to the purity or impurity of our souls in this life: that silent Nemesis that passes through the whole contexture of the universe, ever fatally contriving us into such a state as we ourselves have fitted ourselves for by our accustomary actions.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading It may seem strange that Onslow and Kenrick, differing so widely, should renew the friendship of their boyhood.
æsthetic
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From this reading We have seen that Onslow, allowing the æsthetic side of his nature to outgrow the moral, had departed from the teachings of his father on the subject of slavery.
