used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Like them, it implies a rule of conduct and a special religious attitude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Plainly a conception of this kind should never be intellectualized and defined.
the lower side of anything
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
Carlyle'snounUS /kɑːrˈlaɪlz/
possessive form of “carlyle” — Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Like them, it implies a rule of conduct and a special religious attitude.
ConfuciusnounUS /kənˈfjuːʃəs/
Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
constructiveadjectiveUS /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading Plainly a conception of this kind should never be intellectualized and defined.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Like them, it implies a rule of conduct and a special religious attitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
intellectualized
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From this reading Plainly a conception of this kind should never be intellectualized and defined.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Plainly a conception of this kind should never be intellectualized and defined.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like them, it implies a rule of conduct and a special religious attitude.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Plainly a conception of this kind should never be intellectualized and defined.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
Nietzsche's
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From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Plainly a conception of this kind should never be intellectualized and defined.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Like them, it implies a rule of conduct and a special religious attitude.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
REPUBLICANnounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Like them, it implies a rule of conduct and a special religious attitude.
SamurainounUS /ˈsæmʊraɪ/
a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Plainly a conception of this kind should never be intellectualized and defined.
socialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
socialistnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/
a political advocate of socialism
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Like them, it implies a rule of conduct and a special religious attitude.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
SupermannounUS /ˈsuːpərmən/
a person with great powers and abilities
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Like them, it implies a rule of conduct and a special religious attitude.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Plainly a conception of this kind should never be intellectualized and defined.
propel through the air
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
arousing affect
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE NEW REPUBLICAN It is obvious that the socialism of Wells, touching as it does at every point the fabric of society, remains at bottom a personal and mystical conception of life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nietzsche's Superman is a convenient figure by which for the moment to throw into relief the point I have in mind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His typical socialist, or constructive man, or Samurai, or New Republican, or what you will, is as distinctly a poetic projection from life as Nietzsche's Superman, or Carlyle's Hero, or the Superior Man of Confucius.
