adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
COMPLETEDadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
dogmatising
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From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
DoubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
formalismnounUS /ˈfɔːrməlɪzəm/
the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
Jane
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From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
JOKEnounUS /dʒoʊk/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
Snowdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading That Jane should possess the religious spirit was a desire he never lost sight of; the single purpose of his life was involved therein; but formalism was against the bent of his nature.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have seen that he used the Bible as a source of moral instruction; Jane and he still read passages together on a Sunday morning, but only such were chosen as had a purely human significance, and the comments to which they gave occasion never had any but a human bearing.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE JOKE IS COMPLETED Michael Snowdon—to distinguish the old man by name from the son who thus unexpectedly returned to him—professed no formal religion.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He attended no Sunday service, nor had ever shown a wish that Jane should do so.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Doubtless Jane reflected on these things; it was her grandfather’s purpose to lead her to such reflection, without himself dogmatising on questions which from his own point of view were unimportant.
