Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

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

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

any thing at all

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

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

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

the quality of being intricate and compounded

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

plural of “concentrate” — the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading It is the race-week in Humberston, a county town far from Gatesboro', and in the north of England.

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From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

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From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

come together

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It is the race-week in Humberston, a county town far from Gatesboro', and in the north of England.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is the race-week in Humberston, a county town far from Gatesboro', and in the north of England.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is the race-week in Humberston, a county town far from Gatesboro', and in the north of England.

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From this reading It is the race-week in Humberston, a county town far from Gatesboro', and in the north of England.

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

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

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From this reading It is the race-week in Humberston, a county town far from Gatesboro', and in the north of England.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

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

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

located inward

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

possessive form of “investigator” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

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

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

for more time

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

not any; not one

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It is the race-week in Humberston, a county town far from Gatesboro', and in the north of England.

third-person singular of “obstruct” — hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

and nothing more

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

with perseverance

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is the race-week in Humberston, a county town far from Gatesboro', and in the north of England.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The investigator's regard should embrace all the sides of the subject, and perseveringly pursue all its phases."

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

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

an important intellectual

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It is the race-week in Humberston, a county town far from Gatesboro', and in the north of England.

the quality of being subject to variation

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

precisely as stated

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

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

From this reading By the very act, as it were, of capturing one's self, the personage we believe we have seized escapes, disappears.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Nor is it only the complexity of our inner being which obstructs our examination, but its exceeding variability.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "If," says a great thinker (Degerando, "/Du Perfectionment Moral/," chapter ix., "On the Difficulties we encounter in Self-Study")--"if one concentrates reflection too much on one's self, one ends by no longer seeing anything, or seeing only what one wishes.