past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
AWAKENEDadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading AWAKENED.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
Carmel
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From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
catacombsnounUS /ˈkætəkoʊmz/
plural of “catacomb” — an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
cold-bloodedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldˈblʌdəd/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading We underrate their danger when we deny their sincerity.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading We underrate their danger when we deny their sincerity.
command with authority
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
entangleverbUS /enˈtæŋɡəl/
entrap
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
divisible by two
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
inveigleverb
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
and nothing more
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
not any; not one
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
practisers
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From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
proselytising
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From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/
comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
except for; apart from
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
try to get or reach
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading We underrate their danger when we deny their sincerity.
sophistries
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From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
that is looked for
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
stratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mr. Carmel sought to save my soul; nobler or purer motive, I am sure, never animated man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We underrate their danger when we deny their sincerity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
underrateverbUS /ˌʌndərˈreɪt/
make too low an estimate of
From this reading We underrate their danger when we deny their sincerity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
wealnoun
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
at the time that
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
which person or people
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he acted with caution, and even by stratagem, he believed it was in the direct service of Heaven, and for my eternal weal.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading We do these proselytising priests great wrong when we fancy them cold-blooded practisers upon our credulity, who seek, for merely selfish ends, to entangle us by sophistries, and inveigle us into those mental and moral catacombs from which there is no escape.
