used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
(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 We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
a quantity of money
From this reading The question is of the very substance of Religion; the difference is of the most serious and momentous amount.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
believersnounUS /bəˈliːvərz/
plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
a person who is in charge
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
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 We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
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 _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
carefully weighed
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
DescriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
endeavoured
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From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
herebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
HintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question is of the very substance of Religion; the difference is of the most serious and momentous amount.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The question is of the very substance of Religion; the difference is of the most serious and momentous amount.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The question is of the very substance of Religion; the difference is of the most serious and momentous amount.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must speak out.
as might be expected
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
having a point
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
relaxingadjectiveUS /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The question is of the very substance of Religion; the difference is of the most serious and momentous amount.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The question is of the very substance of Religion; the difference is of the most serious and momentous amount.
express in speech
From this reading We must speak out.
strictnessnoun
conscientious attention to rules and details
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The question is of the very substance of Religion; the difference is of the most serious and momentous amount.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We have pointed out their low idea of the importance of Christianity in general; their inadequate conceptions of all its leading doctrines, and the effect hereby naturally produced in relaxing the strictness of its practical system; more than all, we have remarked their grand fundamental misconception of its genius and essential nature.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
a just detectable amount
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Let not therefore the difference between them and true believers be considered as a minute difference; as a question of forms or opinions.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
precisely as stated
From this reading The question is of the very substance of Religion; the difference is of the most serious and momentous amount.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Practical Hints to various Descriptions of Persons._ Thus have we endeavoured to trace the chief defects of the religious system of the bulk of professed Christians in this country.
