used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He forgets about actual conditions--man with his inequalities.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading CONCLUSION The radical, when theorizing, considers man in the abstract.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading He forgets about actual conditions--man with his inequalities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION The radical, when theorizing, considers man in the abstract.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He forgets about actual conditions--man with his inequalities.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/
third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading CONCLUSION The radical, when theorizing, considers man in the abstract.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
forgetsverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He forgets about actual conditions--man with his inequalities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He forgets about actual conditions--man with his inequalities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He forgets about actual conditions--man with his inequalities.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION The radical, when theorizing, considers man in the abstract.
inequalitiesnounUS /ˌɪnəˈkwɑːlɪtiz/
plural of “inequality” — lack of equality
From this reading He forgets about actual conditions--man with his inequalities.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
losesverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CONCLUSION The radical, when theorizing, considers man in the abstract.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
the force of workers available
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
mouldingnounUS /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
absolutely essential
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
NewmannounUS /ˈnuːmən/
United States film actor (born in 1925)
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading CONCLUSION The radical, when theorizing, considers man in the abstract.
reformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
syllogisms
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From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He loses sight of the fact that other influences, besides logic, play a part in the moulding of man's conduct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION The radical, when theorizing, considers man in the abstract.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
theorizingverbUS /ˈθiːəraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “theorize” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading CONCLUSION The radical, when theorizing, considers man in the abstract.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The only thing necessary, in his view, for the reformation of society is to lay before mankind some logical plan of action.
at the time that
From this reading CONCLUSION The radical, when theorizing, considers man in the abstract.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He forgets about actual conditions--man with his inequalities.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Newman says teach men to shoot around corners and then you may hope to convert them by means of syllogisms.
