Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

anew

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

a friendly nation

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

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

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

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

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

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

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Greatorex had been indulging his intellect at the expense of his heart.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

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

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

granted exemption

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Greatorex had been indulging his intellect at the expense of his heart.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

set up or found

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

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

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

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

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Greatorex had been indulging his intellect at the expense of his heart.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

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

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

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

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading Greatorex had been indulging his intellect at the expense of his heart.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading Greatorex had been indulging his intellect at the expense of his heart.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

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

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

archaic terms for army

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

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

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

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

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

and nothing more

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

a human being

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

relieve from

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

adhering to moral principles

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

except for; apart from

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

express in words

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

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

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

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

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

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

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

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

From this reading Naturally gifted with a strong religious tendency, he had, since his first marriage, taken, not to denial, but to the side of objection, spending much energy in contempt for the foolish opinions of others, a self-indulgence which does less than little to further the growth of one's own spirit in truth and righteousness.

which person or people

From this reading The only person who stands excused--I do not say justified--in so doing, is the man who, having been taught the same opinions, has found them a legion of adversaries barring his way to the truth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Greatorex had ceased to regard the advent of Christmas with much interest.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading But having got rid of them for himself, it is, I suspect, worse than useless to attack them again, save as the ally of those who are fighting their way through the same ranks to the truth.