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Chapter V
'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it. The very term revelation offends. The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can. It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.' 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
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From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
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From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
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From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
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From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
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From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
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From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
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From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
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From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
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From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
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From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
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From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
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From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
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From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
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From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
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From this reading The very term revelation offends.
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From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The very term revelation offends.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The very term revelation offends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very term revelation offends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The very term revelation offends.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I cannot but judge you, Longinus,' said Julia, 'wanting in a true fellow-feeling for your kind, notwithstanding all you have said concerning the nature and powers of man.
