used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
in addition
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In prose literature, for instance, the English contemporary models are not enough.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading In prose literature, for instance, the English contemporary models are not enough.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
command with authority
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In prose literature, for instance, the English contemporary models are not enough.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
a person of German nationality
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
heartinessnoun
active strength of body or mind
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In prose literature, for instance, the English contemporary models are not enough.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
limitationnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading In prose literature, for instance, the English contemporary models are not enough.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
the force of workers available
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading In prose literature, for instance, the English contemporary models are not enough.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading In prose literature, for instance, the English contemporary models are not enough.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
Richard
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From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
SaladinnounUS /ˈsælədɪn/
sultan of Syria and Egypt; reconquered Jerusalem from the Christians in 1187 but was defeated by Richard Coeur de Lion in 1191 (1137-1193)
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
sectnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
not in physical motion
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
sword-play
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As each sect in religion helps to protect us from some other sect, so every mental tendency is the limitation of some other.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading In one respect, however, this desultory activity is an advantage: it makes men look in a variety of directions for a standard.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading There is an admirable vigor and heartiness, a direct and manly tone; King Richard still lives; but Saladin also had his fine sword-play; let us see him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We need the English culture, but we do not need it more evidently than we need the German, the French, the Greek, the Oriental.
