used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
adverted
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From this reading "I never adverted to his relative character at this period; I had no definite conception of it, nor did I wish to have.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I did not feel that I needed a Saviour; I thought his being called one was a mere conventionalism--a mark of respect."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading "I never adverted to his relative character at this period; I had no definite conception of it, nor did I wish to have.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
conjoinedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnˈdʒɔɪnd/
consisting of two or more associated entities
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
carefully weighed
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
conventionalismnoun
orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
From this reading I did not feel that I needed a Saviour; I thought his being called one was a mere conventionalism--a mark of respect."
make right or correct
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading "I never adverted to his relative character at this period; I had no definite conception of it, nor did I wish to have.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
dissimilaradjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪmələr/
not similar
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I did not feel that I needed a Saviour; I thought his being called one was a mere conventionalism--a mark of respect."
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I never adverted to his relative character at this period; I had no definite conception of it, nor did I wish to have.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I never adverted to his relative character at this period; I had no definite conception of it, nor did I wish to have.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
involvesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
attach a tag or label to
From this reading I did not feel that I needed a Saviour; I thought his being called one was a mere conventionalism--a mark of respect."
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I did not feel that I needed a Saviour; I thought his being called one was a mere conventionalism--a mark of respect."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
not any; not one
From this reading "I never adverted to his relative character at this period; I had no definite conception of it, nor did I wish to have.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I never adverted to his relative character at this period; I had no definite conception of it, nor did I wish to have.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not feel that I needed a Saviour; I thought his being called one was a mere conventionalism--a mark of respect."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
an amount of time
From this reading "I never adverted to his relative character at this period; I had no definite conception of it, nor did I wish to have.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
on the contrary
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I did not feel that I needed a Saviour; I thought his being called one was a mere conventionalism--a mark of respect."
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
except for; apart from
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
Saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
express a supposition
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I never adverted to his relative character at this period; I had no definite conception of it, nor did I wish to have.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Indeed, I revolted against any evidence that was brought forward by any one in support of what I considered a legend, rather than a reality."
which person or people
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I never adverted to his relative character at this period; I had no definite conception of it, nor did I wish to have.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I recollect hearing one Friend, who was arguing the question with another, advance that fact in confirmation of the proposition that natures very dissimilar to each other can be conjoined in one identity; but at the time I thought it more fanciful than correct.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But did it never strike you that his relative character, as the Saviour of sinners, involves in it the necessity of his being something more than a mere man, it being an absurdity to suppose that one man can save others?"
