used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
not accessible to view
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
unvarying in nature
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
disinterestednessnoun
freedom from bias or from selfish motives
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
expedients
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From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MEASURE FOR MEASURE.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
frailtynounUS /ˈfreɪlti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Which is the wiser here?--Justice or iniquity?"
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "Which is the wiser here?--Justice or iniquity?"
free from evil or guilt
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Which is the wiser here?--Justice or iniquity?"
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "Which is the wiser here?--Justice or iniquity?"
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading MEASURE FOR MEASURE.
a particular point in time
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Which is the wiser here?--Justice or iniquity?"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
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 But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
shroudverbUS /ʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Which is the wiser here?--Justice or iniquity?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
propel through the air
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the constant struggle between the innocent and the artful, the latter have the advantage, so long as they confine themselves to familiar interests.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading But the moment the former conquer their disgust for the study of vice, and throw themselves upon the protection of their own high principles, they are far more effectually concealed from the calculations of their adversaries than if they practised the most refined of their subtle expedients.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which is the wiser here?--Justice or iniquity?"
which person or people
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Which is the wiser here?--Justice or iniquity?"
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading Nature has given to every man enough of frailty to enable him to estimate the workings of selfishness and fraud, but her truly privileged are those who can shroud their motives and intentions in a degree of justice and disinterestedness, which surpass the calculations of the designing.
