(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
CONSTRUCTIONSnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃənz/
plural of “construction” — the act of constructing something
From this reading THE CURE--PLAN OF INNOVATION--NEW CONSTRUCTIONS.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading THE CURE--PLAN OF INNOVATION--NEW CONSTRUCTIONS.
definitionsnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
divisible by two
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
the organ of sight
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
of the present time and place
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
a single distinct event
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
INNOVATIONnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading THE CURE--PLAN OF INNOVATION--NEW CONSTRUCTIONS.
intendsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendz/
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
the force of workers available
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
a particular point in time
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE CURE--PLAN OF INNOVATION--NEW CONSTRUCTIONS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
Novum
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From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CURE--PLAN OF INNOVATION--NEW CONSTRUCTIONS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
Organum
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From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE CURE--PLAN OF INNOVATION--NEW CONSTRUCTIONS.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
re-name
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From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
except for; apart from
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CURE--PLAN OF INNOVATION--NEW CONSTRUCTIONS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
in the direction of
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
except if; if not
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
the act of using
From this reading 'Unless these end in matter, and constructions according to true definitions, they are speculative, and of little use.'--_Novum Organum_.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Even on the verge of that momentous political and social crisis, 'though he does not need to go to heaven to predict great revolutions and imminent changes,' 'he thinks he sees ways to save us,' and he finds in his new science of Man the ultimate solution of that problem.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Difficult, then, as the problem of Civil Government appeared to the eye of the scientific philosopher, and threatening and appalling as were those immediate aspects of it which it presented at that moment, he does not despair of the State.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That particular and private nature which is in all men, let them re-name themselves by what names they will, that particular and private nature which intends always the individual and private good, has in itself 'an incident towards the good of society,' which it may use as means,--which it must use, if highly successful,--as means to its end.
