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Chapter III
FILIAL PIETY. 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 first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_. They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience. God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
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a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading “The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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 important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.”
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_.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.”
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.”
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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.
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From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
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.
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From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
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From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
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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 story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
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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.
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From this reading FILIAL PIETY.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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_.
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From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
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From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
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_.
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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_.
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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.
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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_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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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.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FILIAL PIETY.
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From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading God has entrusted him to their care; and in return for that care, he requires _honor and obedience_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They are his appointed guardians, in the season of helplessness and inexperience.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first duty which man owes, is to _God_; the second, to his _Parents_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
