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.
(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 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.'
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
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.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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.
cannot
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From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant 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.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
fellow-feeling
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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.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
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.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
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.
determine the result of (a competition)
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.
Julia
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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.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
Longinus
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From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
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.
offendsverbUS /əˈfendz/
third-person singular of “offend” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading The very term revelation offends.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
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.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading 'It is for that reason,' replied Longinus, 'I cannot esteem it.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The very term revelation offends.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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.
satisfiesverbUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪz/
third-person singular of “satisfy” — meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The right application of reason effects all, it seems to me, that what is called revelation can.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It perfectly satisfies the philosopher, and as for common minds, instinct is an equally sufficient guide and light.'
a word or expression used for some particular thing
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.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
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.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very term revelation offends.
nonexistent
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.
