used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Such ideas as Paradise, Adam and Eve, and angels, are getting obsolete.
speak to
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
in addition
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Such ideas as Paradise, Adam and Eve, and angels, are getting obsolete.
any thing at all
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
cannot
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From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
a period of 100 years
From this reading In fact, the whole plot of the poem flies in the face of the cultivation of the Nineteenth Century.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading In fact, the whole plot of the poem flies in the face of the cultivation of the Nineteenth Century.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Such ideas as Paradise, Adam and Eve, and angels, are getting obsolete.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In fact, the whole plot of the poem flies in the face of the cultivation of the Nineteenth Century.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the whole plot of the poem flies in the face of the cultivation of the Nineteenth Century.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading In fact, the whole plot of the poem flies in the face of the cultivation of the Nineteenth Century.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Such ideas as Paradise, Adam and Eve, and angels, are getting obsolete.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such ideas as Paradise, Adam and Eve, and angels, are getting obsolete.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, the whole plot of the poem flies in the face of the cultivation of the Nineteenth Century.
inductions
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From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
an occurrence of something
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
nebulosities
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From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
NineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading In fact, the whole plot of the poem flies in the face of the cultivation of the Nineteenth Century.
not any; not one
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
obsoleteadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbsəliːt/
no longer in use
From this reading Such ideas as Paradise, Adam and Eve, and angels, are getting obsolete.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
palteringnoun
a trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Such ideas as Paradise, Adam and Eve, and angels, are getting obsolete.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading In fact, the whole plot of the poem flies in the face of the cultivation of the Nineteenth Century.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading In fact, the whole plot of the poem flies in the face of the cultivation of the Nineteenth Century.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
express in words
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
an educational institution
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
stultified
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From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such ideas as Paradise, Adam and Eve, and angels, are getting obsolete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His conceptions also are sometimes absurd; for instance, the Address to Light.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
at the time that
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
which person or people
From this reading No one, who has not been stultified by theological nebulosities, ought to fail to know, as we knew when we first began to go to school, that a blind man cannot see anything at all.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In fact, the whole plot of the poem flies in the face of the cultivation of the Nineteenth Century.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Therefore it is an insult to the understanding, and paltering with all the rational inductions of modern science, for an educated writer, stone blind, to say a word about light.
