1841
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From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
1842
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1871
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From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
a quantity of money
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A Fourth-of-July firecracker once consumed the half of a large city.
computeverbUS /kəmˈpjuːt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading A Fourth-of-July firecracker once consumed the half of a large city.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
dreamersnounUS /ˈdriːmərz/
plural of “dreamer” — someone who is dreaming
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
effusionnoun
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
firecrackernounUS /ˈfaɪərkrækər/
firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
From this reading A Fourth-of-July firecracker once consumed the half of a large city.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
FouriernounUS /ˈfʊrieɪ/
French mathematician who developed Fourier analysis and studied the conduction of heat (1768-1830)
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
Fourth-of-July
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From this reading A Fourth-of-July firecracker once consumed the half of a large city.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A Fourth-of-July firecracker once consumed the half of a large city.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
HAWTHORNEnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Fourth-of-July firecracker once consumed the half of a large city.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
the force of workers available
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
not any; not one
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
on one occasion
From this reading A Fourth-of-July firecracker once consumed the half of a large city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
orationsnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃənz/
plural of “oration” — an instance of oratory
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
Phillips
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From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
RousseaunounUS /ruːˈsoʊ/
French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
SOCIALISTnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/
a political advocate of socialism
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
speculatorsnounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtərz/
plural of “speculator” — someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
the season of growth
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In what degree Fourier was responsible for the effusion of blood in Paris in the spring of 1871 it is not possible to determine; but the relation of Rousseau to the first French revolution is not more certain.
well-meaningadjective
not unfriendly or threatening
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
Wendell
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From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The boy who exploded it had no evil intentions; neither did Fourier and other speculators in philanthropy contemplate what might be the effect of their doctrines on minds actuated by the lowest and most inevitable wants.
which person or people
From this reading HAWTHORNE AS A SOCIALIST: 1841-1842 Who can compute the amount of mischief that Fourier has done, and those well-meaning but inexperienced dreamers who have followed after him?
a late time of life
From this reading Wendell Phillips, in the most brilliant of his orations, said: “The track of God’s lightning is a straight line from justice to iniquity,” and one might have said to Phillips, in his later years, that there is in the affairs of men a straight line from infatuation to destruction.
