used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The most important truths are those which have been known for a very long time.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
combiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
an occurrence that results in things being united
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The most important truths are those which have been known for a very long time.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
for this reason
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
of great significance or value
From this reading The most important truths are those which have been known for a very long time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
and nothing more
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The most important truths are those which have been known for a very long time.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The most important truths are those which have been known for a very long time.
most important element
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
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 Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most important truths are those which have been known for a very long time.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
and nothing more
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
others
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From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
platitudenounUS /ˈplætɪtuːd/
a trite or obvious remark
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
restatedverbUS /riˈsteɪtɪd/
past form of “restate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The most important truths are those which have been known for a very long time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The most important truths are those which have been known for a very long time.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
to-day
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From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading The most important truths are those which have been known for a very long time.
unleavenedadjective
made without leavening
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
except if; if not
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
precisely as stated
From this reading The most important truths are those which have been known for a very long time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The problems of conduct that confront the living individual have been faced countless times by his predecessors, and the accumulated experience of mankind has arrived at conclusions which in the main are just and therefore helpful to-day.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For that very reason they tend to be ignored or slighted unless they are restated in such a way as to arrest attention while they compel assent.
which person or people
From this reading Such an ideal is so difficult of attainment that, inevitably, many who subscribed to it succeeded only in unleavened platitude and others rejected it for the easier goal of novelty.
widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/
superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Hence the best writing is that which most successfully resolves the paradox of combining the sharpest surprise with the widest recognition.
