used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The conscience of the just man should be accepted on his word.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
(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 Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The conscience of the just man should be accepted on his word.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The conscience of the just man should be accepted on his word.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did he think of this dogma, or of that mystery?
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
dogmanounUS /ˈdɑːɡmə/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading What did he think of this dogma, or of that mystery?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What did he think of this dogma, or of that mystery?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The conscience of the just man should be accepted on his word.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
and nothing more
From this reading The conscience of the just man should be accepted on his word.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The conscience of the just man should be accepted on his word.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading What did he think of this dogma, or of that mystery?
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
not any; not one
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What did he think of this dogma, or of that mystery?
orthodoxynounUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/
the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The conscience of the just man should be accepted on his word.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we feel ourselves in no mood but respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What did he think of this dogma, or of that mystery?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What did he think of this dogma, or of that mystery?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Moreover, certain natures being given, we admit the possible development of all beauties of human virtue in a belief that differs from our own.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are not obliged to sound the Bishop of D—— on the score of orthodoxy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did he think of this dogma, or of that mystery?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The conscience of the just man should be accepted on his word.
