used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
cannot
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From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
commandmentnounUS /kəˈmændmənt/
something that is commanded
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It has its deep foundations in religion.
DeitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading It is our practical perception of the Deity in man.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
at any time
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
give expression to
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
set up or found
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading It has its deep foundations in religion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has its deep foundations in religion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is our practical perception of the Deity in man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has its deep foundations in religion.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is our practical perception of the Deity in man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is our practical perception of the Deity in man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is our practical perception of the Deity in man.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading It is our practical perception of the Deity in man.
by chance
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading It is our practical perception of the Deity in man.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
QuakersnounUS /ˈkweɪkərz/
a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1660; commonly called Quakers
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It has its deep foundations in religion.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As they express it, it might be thus: "I do not pretend to any commandment or large revelation, but if at any time I form some plan, propose a journey, or a course of conduct, I perhaps find a silent obstacle in my mind that I cannot account for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If we should ask ourselves what is this self-respect,--it would carry us to the highest problems.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have ever known a good mind among the Quakers, you will have found _that_ is the element of their faith.
