Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

equally

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

(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 The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

a quantity of money

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

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

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

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

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

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

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

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

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

increase twofold

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

an abstract part of something

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

involving financial matters

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

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

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

of great significance or value

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

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

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

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

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

and nothing more

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

conformity or harmony

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

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 There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

the force of workers available

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

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

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

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

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

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From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

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

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

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

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

completely neat and clean

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

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

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

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

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

the act of testing something

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

without scruples or principles

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

unvarying in nature

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

precisely as stated

From this reading To apply the principle of a double standard to mankind is to run the risk of producing some very curious results in morality.

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

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

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

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.

belonging to which person

From this reading There have been many great statesmen whose private practice in regard to financial transactions has been more than shady, and there have been others whose private lives have been spotless, but whose political doings have been unscrupulous in the extreme.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading There are professions and careers in which it is sufficient to act precisely as all others engaged in the same occupation would act, and in which the most important element of success is a happy faculty of keeping the brain power at the same unvarying pressure, neither high nor low, but always ready to be used, and in such a state that it may always be relied upon to perform the same amount of work in a given time.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The sun shines alike upon the just and the unjust, and it would seem to follow that all men should be judged by the same measure in the more important actions and emotions of their lives.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet, there are undoubtedly cases in which a man has a claim to special consideration and, as it were, to a trial by a special jury.