Chapter II

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From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading This is one reason why the public school is so admirable an institution.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This is one reason why the public school is so admirable an institution.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

third-person singular of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

superlative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

a period of 100 years

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

one or the other of two

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

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From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

plural of “essential” — anything indispensable

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

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From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

the quality of being humane

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

of great significance or value

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

incapability of existing or occurring

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading This is one reason why the public school is so admirable an institution.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

the force of workers available

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

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From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading This is one reason why the public school is so admirable an institution.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This is one reason why the public school is so admirable an institution.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

an educational institution

From this reading This is one reason why the public school is so admirable an institution.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

have in common

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

carry out

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

express in words

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FELLOW-FEELING AS A POLITICAL FACTOR PUBLISHED IN THE “CENTURY,” JANUARY, 1900 Fellow-feeling, sympathy in the broadest sense, is the most important factor in producing a healthy political and social life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is one reason why the public school is so admirable an institution.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

From this reading To it more than to any other among the many causes which, in our American life, tell for religious toleration is due the impossibility of persecution of a particular creed.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

except if; if not

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

precisely as stated

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

at the time that

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Neither our national nor our local civil life can be what it should be unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties and common interests, which arise when men take the trouble to understand one another, and to associate together for a common object.

during the time that

From this reading A very large share of the rancor of political and social strife arises either from sheer misunderstanding by one section, or by one class, of another, or else from the fact that the two sections, or two classes, are so cut off from each other that neither appreciates the other’s passions, prejudices, and, indeed, point of view, while they are both entirely ignorant of their community of feeling as regards the essentials of manhood and humanity.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading This is one reason why the public school is so admirable an institution.