used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The man who has it is no better than his fellows.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
dyspepsianoun
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The man who has it is no better than his fellows.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
GenerositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man who has it is no better than his fellows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man who has it is no better than his fellows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The man who has it is no better than his fellows.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who has it is no better than his fellows.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
not any; not one
From this reading The man who has it is no better than his fellows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
and nothing more
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
others
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From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
and nothing more
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The man who has it is no better than his fellows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An over sensitive conscience is simply the evidence of spiritual dyspepsia.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is a greater difference between really thinking and only thinking that we think than most of us think.
the act of using
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We always know what we should do under certain circumstances, but unfortunately we never find circumstances arranged so as to suit what we do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Generosity, as commonly understood, consists in forcing upon others that for which one has no use.
which person or people
From this reading The man who has it is no better than his fellows.
