Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

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

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

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

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

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

From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

possessive form of “carlyle” — Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

expressing much in few words

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

third-person singular of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

plural of “contradiction” — opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

increase twofold

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

usually; as a rule

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

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

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

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

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

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From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

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

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

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

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

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

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

force somebody to do something

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

many times at short intervals

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

almost; nearly

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

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

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

Identical; not different.

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

make square

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

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From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

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From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

arrange according to a system or reduce to a system

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading [Footnote: _Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher,_ by Professor Henry Jones, of St. Andrews.]

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

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From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

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

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

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

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

From this reading His mathematical attainment and his antipathy to logical methods beyond the lines of square and circle, his love of concise fact and his often sweeping assertions are characteristic of the same contradictions in his nature as his almost tyrannical premises and his practically tender-hearted conclusions.

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

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

which person or people

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The retort applies, with severity, to those who attempt to systematise Carlyle; for he himself was, as we have seen, intolerant of system.

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

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading CARLYLE'S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY One of the subtlest of Robert Browning's critics, in the opening sentence of his work, quotes a saying of Hegel's, "A great man condemns the world to the task of explaining him"; adding, "The condemnation is a double one, and it generally falls heaviest on the great man himself who has to submit to explanation."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Cousin, the graceful Eclectic, is reported to have said to the great Philosopher, "will you oblige me by stating the results of your teaching in a few sentences?" and to have received the reply, "It is not easy, especially in French."