Chapter I

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From this reading Published April, 1904.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

anew

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

(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 Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Published April, 1904.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

dwell

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

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From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

an occurrence that results in things being united

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

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From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

in or to another place

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

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From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

a social unit living together

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

for a limitless time

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

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From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

a royal German family that provided rulers for several European states and wore the crown of the Holy Roman Empire from 1440 to 1806

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

the aggregate of past events

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

an occurrence of something

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

immediately past

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

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 We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

used to form the superlative

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

of an obscure nature

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

not any; not one

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

widely known and esteemed

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

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From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

and nothing more

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

by chance

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

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From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Published April, 1904.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

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From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

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From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

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From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

try to get or reach

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

an act passed by a legislative body

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

carry out

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

express in words

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

your usual mood

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And yet the most fortunate of these fusions may be finished too late for its generation, and be forced to bide its time invisible; or perhaps, by some spiritual statute of limitations, is deprived of its earthly rights forever.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

past form of “transgress” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

not yet brought into existence

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

being of use or service

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

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From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

in or at the place that

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

which person or people

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

belonging to which person

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

in the company of; together with

From this reading We know not what mysterious dissolutions and recombinations of spirit take place in the realm where the released forces go, with what deliberation the essences of families are remixed; oftenest, no doubt, with commonplace results; sometimes with intent to bring humiliation and disaster upon a house which has transgressed too many laws; yet again, combining the great characteristics of mind and soul and temperament of those who have distinguished themselves in history, with such weaknesses as must inevitably destroy all three--as in the notable instance of the last Rudolf von Hapsburg.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Again, the best may have been remixed with only enough of human weakness and passion that love may be inspired instead of awe, that happiness without disaster may be possible.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?

but in spite of that

From this reading Poultney Bigelow one of the small band of American writers who dares at all times to tell the truth whose patriotism is genuine and useful and who has revealed to us so much of modern Europe May it not be that in every family there are unborn children--souls that have come too late perhaps to find a medium, yet, in consequence of their hereditary particles, unable to seek it elsewhere?