used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Hypocrisy, as it is connected with cowardice, seems to imply weakness of body or want of spirit.
censures
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From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
being joined in close association
From this reading Hypocrisy, as it is connected with cowardice, seems to imply weakness of body or want of spirit.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading They have no cordial sympathy with others, and, therefore, no sincerity in their intercourse with them.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading Hypocrisy, as it is connected with cowardice, seems to imply weakness of body or want of spirit.
having made preparations
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
etc
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From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
accept an excuse for
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
fortifies
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From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
an established custom
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have no cordial sympathy with others, and, therefore, no sincerity in their intercourse with them.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading Hypocrisy, as it is connected with cowardice, seems to imply weakness of body or want of spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They have no cordial sympathy with others, and, therefore, no sincerity in their intercourse with them.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading They have no cordial sympathy with others, and, therefore, no sincerity in their intercourse with them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
inuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnjʊrd/
made tough by habitual exposure
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
not any; not one
From this reading They have no cordial sympathy with others, and, therefore, no sincerity in their intercourse with them.
non-conformists
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From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hypocrisy, as it is connected with cowardice, seems to imply weakness of body or want of spirit.
others
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From this reading They have no cordial sympathy with others, and, therefore, no sincerity in their intercourse with them.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
PresbyteriansnounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriənz/
plural of “presbyterian” — a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hypocrisy, as it is connected with cowardice, seems to imply weakness of body or want of spirit.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading They have no cordial sympathy with others, and, therefore, no sincerity in their intercourse with them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is the necessity of concealment, in the first instance, that produces, and is, in some measure, an excuse for, the habit of hypocrisy.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Hypocrisy, as it is connected with cowardice, seems to imply weakness of body or want of spirit.
steeledverbUS /stiːld/
past form of “steel” — get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
stigmatised
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From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading They have no cordial sympathy with others, and, therefore, no sincerity in their intercourse with them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They have no cordial sympathy with others, and, therefore, no sincerity in their intercourse with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Hypocrisy, as it is connected with cowardice, seems to imply weakness of body or want of spirit.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Hypocrisy, as it is connected with cowardice, seems to imply weakness of body or want of spirit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
which person or people
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The same sort of reasoning will account for the old remark, that persons who are stigmatised as non-conformists to the established religion, Jews, Presbyterians, etc., are more disposed to this vice than their neighbours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They have no cordial sympathy with others, and, therefore, no sincerity in their intercourse with them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They are inured to the contempt of the world, and steeled against its prejudices: and the same indifference which fortifies them against the unjust censures of mankind, may be converted, as occasion requires, into a screen for the most pitiful conduct.
