adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
basenounUS /beɪs/
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
deducedverbUS /dɪˈduːst/
past form of “deduce” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
DUTYnounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading DUTY TO PARENTS.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
kingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
PARENTSnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading DUTY TO PARENTS.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
prescriptionnounUS /prəˈskrɪpʃən/
directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
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 Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
rightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents from our first parent.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DUTY TO PARENTS.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading If parents discharge their duty they have a strong hold and sacred claim on the gratitude of their children; but few parents are willing to receive the respectful affection of their offspring on such terms.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Why do we thus go back for principles that should always rest on the same base, and have the same weight to-day that they had a thousand years ago--and not a jot more?
