used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
academicadjectiveUS /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
associated with academia or an academy
From this reading That is why an academic education nowadays often fails of its purpose.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
at or in the front
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
constitutionallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəli/
according to the constitution
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
deformverbUS /ˌdiːˈfɔːrm/
make formless
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading That is why an academic education nowadays often fails of its purpose.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading That is why an academic education nowadays often fails of its purpose.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
for a limitless time
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That is why an academic education nowadays often fails of its purpose.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading That is why an academic education nowadays often fails of its purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
many times at short intervals
From this reading That is why an academic education nowadays often fails of its purpose.
one's
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From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading That is why an academic education nowadays often fails of its purpose.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, knowledge is power; but in order to feel at home with it, we must be constitutionally qualified.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading For whether one's mind runs ahead of one's years, or one's years ahead of one's mind, the result is much the same; it always goes ill with the mind.
which person or people
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That is why an academic education nowadays often fails of its purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
wrenchingadjectiveUS /ˈrentʃɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading And if we are not, it is likely to give the soul such a wrenching as to deform it forever.
a late time of life
From this reading IN THE TWILIGHT OF AN IDEA It is Voltaire, we believe, who says something to the effect that one's mind should be in accordance with one's years.
