used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
AbelardnounUS /ˈæbɪlərd/
French philosopher and theologian; lover of Heloise (1079-1142)
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author Of ‘The Shadow Of The Sword’ ‘God And The Man’ Etc.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author Of ‘The Shadow Of The Sword’ ‘God And The Man’ Etc.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
Etc
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failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
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graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In Three Volumes--Vol. I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Three Volumes--Vol. I.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Author Of ‘The Shadow Of The Sword’ ‘God And The Man’ Etc.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
miserablyadverbUS /ˈmɪzərəbli/
in a miserable manner
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
a brief written record
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author Of ‘The Shadow Of The Sword’ ‘God And The Man’ Etc.
PREFATORYadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.
Rationalismnoun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Author Of ‘The Shadow Of The Sword’ ‘God And The Man’ Etc.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Author Of ‘The Shadow Of The Sword’ ‘God And The Man’ Etc.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author Of ‘The Shadow Of The Sword’ ‘God And The Man’ Etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In Three Volumes--Vol. I.
precisely as stated
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
Vol
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VolumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In Three Volumes--Vol. I.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The leading character in this book is represented, dramatically, as resembling, both in his strength and weakness, the great Abelard of history.
in or at the place that
From this reading For this very reason he is described as failing miserably, where a stronger man might never have foiled, in grasping the Higher Rationalism as a law for life.
