Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

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

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading We would have only verified truths and demonstrated facts for the basis of our belief.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading We would have only verified truths and demonstrated facts for the basis of our belief.

stick to firmly

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

confined by bonds

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this simple foundation does not satisfy the unreasoning multitude.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

tendency to believe readily

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

give a description of

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

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

From this reading But this simple foundation does not satisfy the unreasoning multitude.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading We would have only verified truths and demonstrated facts for the basis of our belief.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

a false statement

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading But this simple foundation does not satisfy the unreasoning multitude.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

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

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We would have only verified truths and demonstrated facts for the basis of our belief.

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

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

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From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

impressive in appearance

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

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

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

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From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

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

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

in your mind

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

a large indefinite number

From this reading But this simple foundation does not satisfy the unreasoning multitude.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

not any; not one

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But this simple foundation does not satisfy the unreasoning multitude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

and nothing more

From this reading We would have only verified truths and demonstrated facts for the basis of our belief.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

the body of ordained religious practitioners

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

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From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading But this simple foundation does not satisfy the unreasoning multitude.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading But this simple foundation does not satisfy the unreasoning multitude.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

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

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

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

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

not based on reason or evidence

From this reading But this simple foundation does not satisfy the unreasoning multitude.

proved to be true

From this reading We would have only verified truths and demonstrated facts for the basis of our belief.

a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.

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From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We would have only verified truths and demonstrated facts for the basis of our belief.

English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

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

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

which person or people

From this reading RELIGION, says Noah Webster in his _American Dictionary of the English Language_, is derived from “Religo, to bind anew;” and, in this _History of a False Religion_, our author has shown how easily its votaries were insnared, deceived, and mentally bound in a labyrinth of falsehood and error, by a designing knave, who established a new religion and a new order of priesthood by imposing on their ignorance and credulity.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The history of the origin of one supernatural religion will, with slight alterations, serve to describe them all.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Their claim to credence rests on the exhibition of so-called miracles--that is, on a violation of the laws of nature,--for, if religions were founded on the demonstrated truths of science, there would be no mystery, no supernaturalism, no miracles, no skepticism, no false religion.