aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
having companions or an escort
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
admonishverbUS /ædˈmɑːnɪʃ/
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
react verbally
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
divisible by two
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
inhospitableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl/
unfavorable to life or growth
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
engage in
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
Malesherbes
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From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
milderadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldər/
comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
not any; not one
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
reprovingadjective
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
RousseaunounUS /ruːˈsoʊ/
French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
express a supposition
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Believe me, M. Rousseau, the execution of this command is always accompanied by the heart's applause, and opportunities of obedience are more frequent here than anywhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You suppose him inhospitable: what milder or more effectual mode of reproving him, than to make every dish at his table admonish him?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If he did evil, have I no authority before me which commands me to render him good for it?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would not you exchange resentment for the contrary feeling, even if religion or duty said nothing about the matter?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Malesherbes._ I must adopt your opinion of his behaviour in order to answer you satisfactorily.
