the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
any thing at all
From this reading I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/
third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading However, I don’t propose to discuss politics, sociology, or metaphysics with you.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
don't
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From this reading However, I don’t propose to discuss politics, sociology, or metaphysics with you.
one or the other of two
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
else
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From this reading I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I don’t propose to discuss politics, sociology, or metaphysics with you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, I don’t propose to discuss politics, sociology, or metaphysics with you.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
insincereadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/
lacking sincerity
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
metaphysicsnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/
the philosophical study of being and knowing
From this reading However, I don’t propose to discuss politics, sociology, or metaphysics with you.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
not any; not one
From this reading I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
oneself
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From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading However, I don’t propose to discuss politics, sociology, or metaphysics with you.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading However, I don’t propose to discuss politics, sociology, or metaphysics with you.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
sociologynounUS /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/
the study and classification of human societies
From this reading However, I don’t propose to discuss politics, sociology, or metaphysics with you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
which person or people
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Indeed, the probabilities are that the more insincere the man is, the more purely intellectual will the idea be, as in that case it will not be coloured by either his wants, his desires, or his prejudices.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, the value of an idea has nothing whatsoever to do with the sincerity of the man who expresses it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I like persons better than principles, and I like persons with no principles better than anything else in the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, I don’t propose to discuss politics, sociology, or metaphysics with you.
