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A Treatise on Domestic Economy

Chapter XLVII · Chapter 47

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ON DOMESTIC MANNERS.
Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.
It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.
It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.
Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.
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A Treatise on Domestic Economy

Chapter XLVII · Chapter 47

Chapter 47 of A Treatise on Domestic Economy is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ON DOMESTIC MANNERS.
/ɑːn dəˈmestɪk ˈmænərz/
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Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.
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It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.
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It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.
/ɪt ɪz ˈseɪɪŋ baɪ ˈaʊər dəˈpɔːrtmənt tuː ɔːl ərˈaʊnd ðæt wiː kənˈsɪdər ðer ˈfiːlɪŋz teɪsts ənd kənˈviːnjəns æz ˈiːkwəl ɪn ˈvæljuː tuː ˈaʊər oʊn/
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Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

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benevolence noun US /bəˈnev.əl.əns/

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading “Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.”

deportment noun US /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading “It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.”

disrespectful adjective US /ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfəl/

exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous

From this reading “Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.”

exterior noun US /ɪkˈstɪriər/

the region that is outside of something

From this reading “It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.”

practices noun US /ˈpræktəsəz/

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading “Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.”

precept noun US /ˈpriːsept/

rule of personal conduct

From this reading “It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.”

promote verb US /prəˈmoʊt/

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading “Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.”

violations noun US /vaɪəˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “violation” — a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading “Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.”

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/

deem to be

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

disrespectfuladjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfəl/

exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

DivineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/

emanating from God

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

DOMESTICadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading ON DOMESTIC MANNERS.

endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/

the act of exhibiting

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/

the region that is outside of something

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

Good-manners

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From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/

communication between individuals

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

leadverbUS /led/

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

MANNERSnounUS /ˈmænərz/

social deportment

From this reading ON DOMESTIC MANNERS.

needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

offendverbUS /əˈfend/

cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON DOMESTIC MANNERS.

others

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

preceptnounUS /ˈpriːsept/

rule of personal conduct

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

rulesnounUS /ruːlz/

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

tasteverbUS /teɪst/

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

tastesnounUS /teɪsts/

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

tendverbUS /tend/

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading It is saying, by our deportment, to all around, that we consider their feelings, tastes, and convenience, as equal in value to our own.

violationsnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “violation” — a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Good-manners are the expressions of benevolence in personal intercourse, by which we endeavor to promote the comfort and enjoyment of others, and to avoid all that gives needless uneasiness.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It is the exterior exhibition of the Divine precept, which requires us to do to others, as we would that they should do to us.

woundnounUS /waʊnd/

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Good-manners lead us to avoid all practices which offend the taste of others; all violations of the conventional rules of propriety; all rude and disrespectful language and deportment; and all remarks, which would tend to wound the feelings of another.

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