used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
(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 That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
confined by bonds
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading ON GIVING IN CHARITY.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
deficiencynounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
discriminatingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
the act of giving
From this reading ON GIVING IN CHARITY.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
how
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From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON GIVING IN CHARITY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
something that is lost
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
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 But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
metes
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From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
not any; not one
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GIVING IN CHARITY.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
RulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
SupremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
precisely as stated
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That we are bound to give _some_ of our time, money, and efforts, to relieve the destitute, all allow.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is probable, that there is no point of duty, where conscientious persons differ more in opinion, or where they find it more difficult to form discriminating and decided views, than on the matter of charity.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, as to how much we are to give, and on whom our charities shall be bestowed, many a reflecting mind has been at a loss.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it seems very desirable, that, in reference to a duty so constantly and so strenuously urged by the Supreme Ruler, we should be able so to fix metes and bounds, as to keep a conscience void of offence, and to free the mind from disquieting fears of deficiency.
