aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
allennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Keine von allen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
react verbally
From this reading The answer he gives is that of Schiller: "Welche der Religionen?
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
move towards
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
bewilderinglyadverb
in a bewildering and confusing manner
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
CARLYLE'SnounUS /kɑːrˈlaɪlz/
possessive form of “carlyle” — Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
CreednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
der
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From this reading The answer he gives is that of Schiller: "Welche der Religionen?
designedlyadverb
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
one or the other of two
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
ETHICSnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
divisible by two
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The answer he gives is that of Schiller: "Welche der Religionen?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
located inward
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
Keine
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From this reading Keine von allen.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
PREDECESSORSnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
Religionen
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From this reading The answer he gives is that of Schiller: "Welche der Religionen?
retrogressionnoun
passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
Identical; not different.
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
SchillernounUS /ˈʃɪlər/
German romantic writer (1759-1805)
From this reading The answer he gives is that of Schiller: "Welche der Religionen?
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
traceableadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪsəbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) able to be traced to
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
von
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From this reading Keine von allen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
Welche
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From this reading The answer he gives is that of Schiller: "Welche der Religionen?
at the time that
From this reading But when we further question his Creed, he is either bewilderingly inconsistent or designedly vague.
widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/
superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CARLYLE'S RELIGION AND ETHICS--RELATION TO PREDECESSORS--INFLUENCE The same advance or retrogression that appears in Carlyle's Politics is traceable in his Religion; though it is impossible to record the stages of the change with even an equal approach to precision.
but in spite of that
From this reading Religion, in the widest sense--faith in some supreme Power above us yet acting for us--was the great factor of his inner life.
