used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
(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 Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
for the reason that
From this reading I believe that by-and-by people will not be allowed to get married just as they please, and simply because they please.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe that by-and-by people will not be allowed to get married just as they please, and simply because they please.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Insane, sickly persons will not be permitted to marry and bring insane and sickly children into the world.
by-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading I believe that by-and-by people will not be allowed to get married just as they please, and simply because they please.
a period of 100 years
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
provide as food
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
the quality of being humane
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe that by-and-by people will not be allowed to get married just as they please, and simply because they please.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
InsaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading Insane, sickly persons will not be permitted to marry and bring insane and sickly children into the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Insane, sickly persons will not be permitted to marry and bring insane and sickly children into the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
LegislaturesnounUS /ˈledʒɪsleɪtʃərz/
plural of “legislature” — persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
joined in matrimony
From this reading I believe that by-and-by people will not be allowed to get married just as they please, and simply because they please.
take in marriage
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
not one, and not any
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
go across or through
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Insane, sickly persons will not be permitted to marry and bring insane and sickly children into the world.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Insane, sickly persons will not be permitted to marry and bring insane and sickly children into the world.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I believe that by-and-by people will not be allowed to get married just as they please, and simply because they please.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading Insane, sickly persons will not be permitted to marry and bring insane and sickly children into the world.
and nothing more
From this reading I believe that by-and-by people will not be allowed to get married just as they please, and simply because they please.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
tenurenounUS /ˈtenjər/
the term during which some position is held
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
which person or people
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Just as the Legislatures of all the civilized nations will change the laws relating to inheritance and the tenure of the land and the treasure therein, so that the earth may be enabled to feed her children and keep her workers in comfort, and that none may enjoy the privileges of wealth who does not return some equivalent for it to the community, just so will these Legislatures alter the present laws of marriage, which now bind people unfit to live together and allow the production of species which ought to get extinct.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Insane, sickly persons will not be permitted to marry and bring insane and sickly children into the world.
a late time of life
From this reading It is my sincere belief, as it is my fond hope, for the sake of humanity, that the laws of marriage will be altered before this century is fifty years old.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE LAWS AND CEREMONY OF MARRIAGE Laws that will be altered during the twentieth century--People will have to pass examinations before they are allowed to marry--The Church should give young couples a happy start, and change the ceremony of marriage.
