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From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
accountableadjectiveUS /əˈkaʊntəbəl/
liable to account for one's actions
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
agenciesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
arousesverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
Beattie
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From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
for the reason that
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
beneficiariesnounUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃieriz/
plural of “beneficiary” — the recipient of funds or other benefits
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
bequestsnounUS /bɪˈkwests/
plural of “bequest” — (law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
bettermentnounUS /ˈbetərmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
divinest
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From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
EnlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
Francisco
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From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
the force of workers available
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
misdirectionnoun
an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
munificentadjective
very generous
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
not any; not one
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
and nothing more
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
promulgationnoun
a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
RevisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
SacramentonounUS /ˌsækrəˈmentoʊ/
a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
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San
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From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
St
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From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
SuffragenounUS /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
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superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading From a suspicion, at first reluctantly accepted, but finally confirmed beyond a doubt, he finds that he has been deceived in many things.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
precisely as stated
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The discovery arouses no indignation because he knows that his early instructors were in most cases the victims of misdirection themselves, and are therefore not to be held accountable for the promulgation of errors which they had mistaken for truths.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
which person or people
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Revised and Enlarged by an Extended Preface and a Chapter on Woman Suffrage Press of E. D. Beattie, 207 Sacramento St. San Francisco who, by his munificent bequests to has indicated in the manner of their disposal, that humanity, wisdom, and enlightenment, arising out of the convictions of modern thought, which holds these, his beneficiaries to be the noblest and divinest pursuits of mankind, and the only possible agencies in the betterment of society.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Any one advanced in life who has enjoyed opportunities of knowledge derived from association with men and books, and who has an inclination to reach the bottom of things by his own independent thought, is apt to arrive at conclusions regarding the world and society very different from those which had been early impressed upon him by his superiors and teachers.
