used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
equally
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
(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 Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
apexnounUS /ˈeɪpeks/
the highest point (of something)
From this reading Man representing the apex of progress in the constantly ascending spiral of the evolution of life from the birth of the planet to the present time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Man representing the apex of progress in the constantly ascending spiral of the evolution of life from the birth of the planet to the present time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Man representing the apex of progress in the constantly ascending spiral of the evolution of life from the birth of the planet to the present time.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Man representing the apex of progress in the constantly ascending spiral of the evolution of life from the birth of the planet to the present time.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
ETHICSnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PLANETARY EVOLUTION.
EVOLUTIONnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PLANETARY EVOLUTION.
factorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
mineralnounUS /ˈmɪnərəl/
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
subject to death
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
absolutely essential
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PLANETARY EVOLUTION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
planet'snounUS /ˈplænəts/
possessive form of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
PLANETARYadjectiveUS /ˈplænəteri/
of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PLANETARY EVOLUTION.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Man representing the apex of progress in the constantly ascending spiral of the evolution of life from the birth of the planet to the present time.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Man representing the apex of progress in the constantly ascending spiral of the evolution of life from the birth of the planet to the present time.
progressionnounUS /prəˈɡreʃən/
a series with a definite pattern of advance
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Man representing the apex of progress in the constantly ascending spiral of the evolution of life from the birth of the planet to the present time.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading Man representing the apex of progress in the constantly ascending spiral of the evolution of life from the birth of the planet to the present time.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PLANETARY EVOLUTION.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Man representing the apex of progress in the constantly ascending spiral of the evolution of life from the birth of the planet to the present time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
understandinglyadverb
with understanding
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In searching along the pathway of countless ages in our planet's history, we discover a continuous upward movement in the progression of the manifestations of life; from the mineral to the vegetable; from the vegetable to the animal; from the animal to man.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "In order to plan this work wisely, and to discuss it understandingly, it will be necessary at the beginning to go back to first principles, to try to discover the real object and purpose of human life on this planet.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Therefore, both spirit and mortal, we are all children of the planet, chained to its destiny, all alike working factors in the achievement of its purpose so mighty.
