used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
anew
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Incantations have been supposed to have an effect on physical phenomena, such as eclipses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Numbers and their properties have really been conceived as the causes of the modes of existence.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
attributingverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪŋ/
-ing form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Incantations have been supposed to have an effect on physical phenomena, such as eclipses.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Numbers and their properties have really been conceived as the causes of the modes of existence.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
eclipsesnounUS /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/
plural of “eclipse” — one celestial body obscures another
From this reading Incantations have been supposed to have an effect on physical phenomena, such as eclipses.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Incantations have been supposed to have an effect on physical phenomena, such as eclipses.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Numbers and their properties have really been conceived as the causes of the modes of existence.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Incantations have been supposed to have an effect on physical phenomena, such as eclipses.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
Incantations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Incantations have been supposed to have an effect on physical phenomena, such as eclipses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Numbers and their properties have really been conceived as the causes of the modes of existence.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Numbers and their properties have really been conceived as the causes of the modes of existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
many times at short intervals
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Incantations have been supposed to have an effect on physical phenomena, such as eclipses.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Incantations have been supposed to have an effect on physical phenomena, such as eclipses.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Numbers and their properties have really been conceived as the causes of the modes of existence.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
self-depreciatory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Incantations have been supposed to have an effect on physical phenomena, such as eclipses.
required or under orders
From this reading Incantations have been supposed to have an effect on physical phenomena, such as eclipses.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Numbers and their properties have really been conceived as the causes of the modes of existence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
precisely as stated
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we reflect cautiously on the history of our opinions, we find that we often fall into error in respect to our freedom in attributing causes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Again in past times people really felt sure about certain things being causes which we now know had a very slight connection with the result.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If we are unfortunate we are apt to look on our neighbours, or the world, or, if we are of a self-depreciatory turn of mind, ourselves as the cause.
