used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
subject to appointment
From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
FILIALadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading FILIAL PIETY.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
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 By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
PIETYnounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading FILIAL PIETY.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By _Filial Piety_, I mean the exercise of those feelings of reverence, submission, and love; and the faithful and conscientious discharge of those duties, which children owe their parents.
