used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Separate elements of both sorts are alive, and even increasingly alive.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Separate elements of both sorts are alive, and even increasingly alive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading But neither the believer nor the unbeliever has the impudence to call himself the Englishman.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Separate elements of both sorts are alive, and even increasingly alive.
BREAK-UP
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From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But neither the believer nor the unbeliever has the impudence to call himself the Englishman.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But neither the believer nor the unbeliever has the impudence to call himself the Englishman.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly the great Victorian rationalism has succeeded in doing a damage to religion.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
COMPROMISEverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
carefully weighed
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Certainly the great Victorian rationalism has succeeded in doing a damage to religion.
deadlocknounUS /ˈdedlɑːk/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Certainly the great Victorian rationalism has succeeded in doing a damage to religion.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Separate elements of both sorts are alive, and even increasingly alive.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading But neither the believer nor the unbeliever has the impudence to call himself the Englishman.
divisible by two
From this reading Separate elements of both sorts are alive, and even increasingly alive.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Certainly the great Victorian rationalism has succeeded in doing a damage to religion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But neither the believer nor the unbeliever has the impudence to call himself the Englishman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading But neither the believer nor the unbeliever has the impudence to call himself the Englishman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading Separate elements of both sorts are alive, and even increasingly alive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But neither the believer nor the unbeliever has the impudence to call himself the Englishman.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But neither the believer nor the unbeliever has the impudence to call himself the Englishman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
rationalismnoun
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience
From this reading Certainly the great Victorian rationalism has succeeded in doing a damage to religion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Certainly the great Victorian rationalism has succeeded in doing a damage to religion.
express in words
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Separate elements of both sorts are alive, and even increasingly alive.
and nothing more
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Separate elements of both sorts are alive, and even increasingly alive.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Certainly the great Victorian rationalism has succeeded in doing a damage to religion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
unbeliever
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From this reading But neither the believer nor the unbeliever has the impudence to call himself the Englishman.
VictorianadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriən/
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
From this reading Certainly the great Victorian rationalism has succeeded in doing a damage to religion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
at the time that
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE BREAK-UP OF THE COMPROMISE If it be curiously and carefully considered it will, I think, appear more and more true that the struggle between the old spiritual theory and the new material theory in England ended simply in a deadlock; and a deadlock that has endured.
produce a literary work
From this reading It is still impossible to say absolutely that England is a Christian country or a heathen country; almost exactly as it was impossible when Herbert Spencer began to write.
