AFFECTIONSnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading AFFECTIONS.
(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 These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
and nothing more
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
self-governance
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From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
subjectionnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These may be all subdued and brought into subjection by the constant exercise of prayer for grace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men talk of tempers, passions, and affections, as if they were the predominant powers over the soul.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Early education, it is well known, not only from the wisest man's declaration, but from the world's constant experience, will do much in the tuition of self-governance.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Youth has powerful struggles with itself to command its various affections in the order of wisdom.
