how long something has existed
From this reading The Age of Superstition is commonly supposed to have fled before the progress of the Age of Materialism.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
AlchemynounUS /ˈælkəmi/
the way two individuals relate to each other
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
astrologynounUS /əˈstrɑːlədʒi/
a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
astronomynounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmi/
the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At no other age in the earth’s history has superstition owned so many votaries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
chemistrynounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The Age of Superstition is commonly supposed to have fled before the progress of the Age of Materialism.
compulsoryadjectiveUS /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
required by rule
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
demonstrablyadverbUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrəbli/
in an obvious and provable manner
From this reading This supposition is demonstrably false.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading At no other age in the earth’s history has superstition owned so many votaries.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
educationalists
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From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading This supposition is demonstrably false.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The Age of Superstition is commonly supposed to have fled before the progress of the Age of Materialism.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
HerbalistnounUS /ˈɜːrbələst/
a therapist who heals by the use of herbs
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading At no other age in the earth’s history has superstition owned so many votaries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
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 At no other age in the earth’s history has superstition owned so many votaries.
MaterialismnounUS /məˈtɪriəlɪzəm/
a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
From this reading The Age of Superstition is commonly supposed to have fled before the progress of the Age of Materialism.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
not any; not one
From this reading At no other age in the earth’s history has superstition owned so many votaries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At no other age in the earth’s history has superstition owned so many votaries.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading At no other age in the earth’s history has superstition owned so many votaries.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The Age of Superstition is commonly supposed to have fled before the progress of the Age of Materialism.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At no other age in the earth’s history has superstition owned so many votaries.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
required or under orders
From this reading The Age of Superstition is commonly supposed to have fled before the progress of the Age of Materialism.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading This supposition is demonstrably false.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This supposition is demonstrably false.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The Herbalist It is the proud boast of our modern educationalists that the process of forcing knowledge down unwilling throats, known as compulsory education, has resulted in the triumph of science over superstition.
votaries
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From this reading At no other age in the earth’s history has superstition owned so many votaries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
showing curiosity
From this reading Alchemy and astrology, the magic of the Middle Ages, have given place to chemistry and astronomy, the mysteries of which are displayed before the wondering eyes of the elementary scholar.
