Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

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

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

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

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

cause to be bored

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

joined together into a whole

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

for this reason

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

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

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

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From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

as might be expected

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

-ing form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

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From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

a person who represents an abstract quality

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

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

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

be standing; be upright

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

carry out

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

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

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

of or relating to or concerning theology

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

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

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

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

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

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

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In Moral-Plays the Devil and the Vice, or at least one of them, almost always bore a leading part, though not always under those names.

the act of using

From this reading The Devil, being the stronger principle, naturally had use for the Vice as his agent or factor.

moral weakness

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.

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

From this reading On the other hand, a personage called Iniquity, Vice, or some such name, was among the first characters to take stand in Moral-Plays, as a personification of the evil tendencies in man.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Hence we may discover in these two personages points of mutual sympathy and attraction; and, in fact, it was in and through them that the two species of drama met and coalesced.

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

From this reading And the Vice thus originating from the moral view of things was a sort of natural counterpart to that more ancient impersonation of evil which took its origin from the theological sphere.