used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
Ah
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From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
(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 ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And you will be good--as the sinless, prickly pear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
coronanounUS /kərˈoʊnə/
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
obtain
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
HEARTHnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
heavenwardadjective
directed toward heaven or the sky
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
how
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From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
others
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From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
pearnounUS /per/
sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading And you will be good--as the sinless, prickly pear.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
predominatesverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪts/
third-person singular of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
pricklyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪkli/
very irritable
From this reading And you will be good--as the sinless, prickly pear.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
saintship
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From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
try to get or reach
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
and nothing more
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
sinlessadjective
free from sin
From this reading And you will be good--as the sinless, prickly pear.
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/
plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
under normal conditions
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
which person or people
From this reading Any one who assumes the high plane of "justice to all, and confusion to sinners," may easily gain a reputation for goodness simply by doing nothing bad.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ON THE HEART OF THE HEARTH A strenuous sense of justice is the most disturbing of all virtues, and those persons in whom it predominates are usually as disagreeable as they are good.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Look wise and heavenward, frown severely but regretfully upon others' faults, and the world will whisper, "Ah, how good he is!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And you will be good--as the sinless, prickly pear.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If the virtues of omission constitute saintship, and from a study of the calendar one might so conclude, seek your corona by the way of justice.
