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 only feel inclined to respect.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing 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 The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading WHAT HE BELIEVED.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing 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 It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing 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 must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing 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 that mystery?
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing 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 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 only feel inclined to respect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
gaugeverbUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT HE BELIEVED.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
and nothing more
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
and nothing more
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What did he think of this dogma or 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 that mystery?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HE BELIEVED.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
