(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 Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
a quantity of money
From this reading For what does it amount to when we come to pan it out?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The victim of either, or both, is for the time being outside reason.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The victim of either, or both, is for the time being outside reason.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For what does it amount to when we come to pan it out?
command with authority
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For what does it amount to when we come to pan it out?
one or the other of two
From this reading The victim of either, or both, is for the time being outside reason.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
at any time
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
exuberantlyadverb
in an exuberant manner
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
first-mentioned
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From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The victim of either, or both, is for the time being outside reason.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
only a very short time before
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
implantedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
incurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/
incapable of being cured
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
not any; not one
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The victim of either, or both, is for the time being outside reason.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
others
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From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For what does it amount to when we come to pan it out?
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The victim of either, or both, is for the time being outside reason.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading For what does it amount to when we come to pan it out?
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "THE WHOLE SOUL PRISONER ..."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The victim of either, or both, is for the time being outside reason.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "THE WHOLE SOUL PRISONER ..."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE WHOLE SOUL PRISONER ..."
in or at that place or location
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The victim of either, or both, is for the time being outside reason.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
except if; if not
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The victim of either, or both, is for the time being outside reason.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
well-constructed
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From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For what does it amount to when we come to pan it out?
at the time that
From this reading For what does it amount to when we come to pan it out?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No more foolish passion was ever implanted in the human breast than that of jealousy--unless it were that of which it is the direct outcome--nor is there any which the average human is less potent to resist.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "THE WHOLE SOUL PRISONER ..."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Now the first-mentioned form of disease is, to the philosophical mind, of all others the most essentially foolish--indeed, we can hardly call to mind any other so thoroughly calculated to turn the average well-constructed man or woman into an exuberantly incurable idiot.
