used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its only fault is its capacity of a too wide extension.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
(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 But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
Boccard
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From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Its only fault is its capacity of a too wide extension.
clausenounUS /klɔːz/
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
ethicaladjectiveUS /ˈeθɪkəl/
of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading Its only fault is its capacity of a too wide extension.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Its only fault is its capacity of a too wide extension.
faultinessnoun
the state of being defective
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its only fault is its capacity of a too wide extension.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
loopholesnounUS /ˈluːphoʊlz/
plural of “loophole” — an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
nicetynounUS /ˈnaɪsɪti/
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
not any; not one
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
non-application
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From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its only fault is its capacity of a too wide extension.
one's
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From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
and nothing more
From this reading Its only fault is its capacity of a too wide extension.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
PensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
by chance
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
estrangement from god
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However little the inmates of the Pension Boccard may have observed the maxim itself, they obeyed its extension to a nicety.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
thyself
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From this reading “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself,” is an excellent maxim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Its only fault is its capacity of a too wide extension.
the act of using
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, perhaps, after all, in its faultiness lies its excellence, for counsels of perfection are of no great use to mankind, which, in its ethical systems, loves disguised loopholes for original sin.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Its only fault is its capacity of a too wide extension.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If a saying clause had been added with reference to its non-application to one's neighbour's business, it would have been perfect.
