used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
Aforetime
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From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
equally
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
applaudedverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
articulateverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪt/
provide with a joint
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
blasphemynounUS /ˈblæsfəmi/
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
fearless and daring
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
condemnsverbUS /kənˈdemz/
third-person singular of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
defiesverbUS /dɪˈfaɪz/
third-person singular of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
emanating from God
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
flatters
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From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
made afraid
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
haranguenounUS /hərˈæŋ/
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
the sound of laughing
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
MakernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
and nothing more
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
in motion
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
not any; not one
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
and nothing more
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
accept an excuse for
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
the act of punishing
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
relievesverbUS /riˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
reproached
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From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
ridiculesnounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːlz/
plural of “ridicule” — language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Aforetime they showed their contempt of divine authority only by their actions; but now, under new leadership, their enmity against God breaks out into articulate blasphemy.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is, to be sure, a change in the party hostile to religion--not "a profound change," but a change entirely superficial--which consists, not in thought, but merely in modes of expression and methods of attack.
which person or people
From this reading The orator who relieves them by assurances of impunity, and tells them that no supreme authority has made any law to control them, is applauded to the echo and paid a high price for his congenial labor; he pockets their money, and flatters himself that he is a great power, profoundly moving "the world of thought."
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They assemble themselves together, they hear with passionate admiration the bold harangue which ridicules and defies the Maker of the universe; fiercely they rage against the Highest, and loudly they laugh, alike at the justice that condemns, and the mercy that offers to pardon them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The bad classes of society always hated the doctrine and discipline which reproached their wickedness and frightened them by threats of punishment in another world.
