used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
how long something has existed
From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
(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 tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
in addition
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
of short duration or distance
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
CausesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
CommunitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
confiningadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/
restricting the scope or freedom of action
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
carefully weighed
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
having made preparations
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
Divines
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From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
a movement into or inward
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
exaggerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
HintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
inculcatedverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪtəd/
past form of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
independentlyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/
on your own; without outside help
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
a search for knowledge
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
for more time
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
and nothing more
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
moralistsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪsts/
plural of “moralist” — a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
not any; not one
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
express in words
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
Schoolmen
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From this reading It has indeed been maintained, not merely by Schoolmen and Divines, but by the most celebrated philosophers, and moralists, and politicians of every age.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
temporaladjectiveUS /ˈtempərəl/
not eternal
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Its Importance to us as a political Community, and practical Hints for which the foregoing considerations give occasion._ It may not be altogether improper to remind the reader, that hitherto our discussion has been concerning the prevailing Religious opinions merely of _professed Christians_: no longer confining ourselves to persons of this description, let us now extend our inquiry, and briefly investigate the _general_ state of Christianity in this country.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading The tendency of Religion in general to promote the temporal well-being of political communities, is a fact which depends on such obvious and undeniable principles, and which is so forcibly inculcated by the history of all ages, that there can be no necessity for entering into a formal proof of its truth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
which person or people
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Brief Inquiry into the present State of Christianity in this Country, with some of the Causes which have led to its critical Circumstances.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The peculiar excellence in this respect also of Christianity, considered independently of its truth or falsehood, has been recognized by many writers, who, to say the least, were not disposed to exaggerate its merits.
