consider or hold as true
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
react verbally
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
for the reason that
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
believersnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading And if you continue and say to him, "How do you know it is true?" he will reply, "Because there is full evidence to prove it."
demonstrablyadverbUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrəbli/
in an obvious and provable manner
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And if you continue and say to him, "How do you know it is true?" he will reply, "Because there is full evidence to prove it."
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading WHAT IS EVIDENCE?
apart from; not including
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And if you continue and say to him, "How do you know it is true?" he will reply, "Because there is full evidence to prove it."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
How
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From this reading And if you continue and say to him, "How do you know it is true?" he will reply, "Because there is full evidence to prove it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
imaginesnounUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənz/
plural of “imago” — (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
irrefragably
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From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT IS EVIDENCE?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And if you continue and say to him, "How do you know it is true?" he will reply, "Because there is full evidence to prove it."
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
not any; not one
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading And if you continue and say to him, "How do you know it is true?" he will reply, "Because there is full evidence to prove it."
established beyond doubt
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
religionsnounUS /riˈlɪdʒənz/
plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading And if you continue and say to him, "How do you know it is true?" he will reply, "Because there is full evidence to prove it."
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
express in words
From this reading And if you continue and say to him, "How do you know it is true?" he will reply, "Because there is full evidence to prove it."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He imagines that he is guided by his reason, that it is his logical faculty that is satisfied, and his religion can be proved irrefragably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
in or at that place or location
From this reading And if you continue and say to him, "How do you know it is true?" he will reply, "Because there is full evidence to prove it."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT IS EVIDENCE?
which person or people
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And if you continue and say to him, "How do you know it is true?" he will reply, "Because there is full evidence to prove it."
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet it is strange that if any religion is based on ascertained fact, if any religion is demonstrably true, no one can be brought to see this truth, to accept this proof, except believers who do not require it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you go to any believer in any religion--in any of the greater religions, I mean--and ask him why he believes in his religion, he has always one answer: "Because it is true."
