used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOCKE'S OPINIONS ON RELIGION AND MORALS, AND HIS THEOLOGICAL WRITINGS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
AtheistsnounUS /ˈeɪθiəsts/
plural of “atheist” — someone who does not believe in the existence of a god
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Morality is, he maintains, entirely based upon the Will of God.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
Bknoun
a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding americium with helium
From this reading In the _Essay on the Human Understanding_, Bk.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
ch
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From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
discernsverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Morality is, he maintains, entirely based upon the Will of God.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
EssaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading In the _Essay on the Human Understanding_, Bk.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LOCKE'S OPINIONS ON RELIGION AND MORALS, AND HIS THEOLOGICAL WRITINGS.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In the _Essay on the Human Understanding_, Bk.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the _Essay on the Human Understanding_, Bk.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morality is, he maintains, entirely based upon the Will of God.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
LOCKE'S
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From this reading LOCKE'S OPINIONS ON RELIGION AND MORALS, AND HIS THEOLOGICAL WRITINGS.
maintainsverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Morality is, he maintains, entirely based upon the Will of God.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
MoralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading Morality is, he maintains, entirely based upon the Will of God.
MORALSnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading LOCKE'S OPINIONS ON RELIGION AND MORALS, AND HIS THEOLOGICAL WRITINGS.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
not any; not one
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOCKE'S OPINIONS ON RELIGION AND MORALS, AND HIS THEOLOGICAL WRITINGS.
OPINIONSnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading LOCKE'S OPINIONS ON RELIGION AND MORALS, AND HIS THEOLOGICAL WRITINGS.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading LOCKE'S OPINIONS ON RELIGION AND MORALS, AND HIS THEOLOGICAL WRITINGS.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the _Essay on the Human Understanding_, Bk.
THEOLOGICALadjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading LOCKE'S OPINIONS ON RELIGION AND MORALS, AND HIS THEOLOGICAL WRITINGS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading In the _Essay on the Human Understanding_, Bk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Morality is, he maintains, entirely based upon the Will of God.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Morality is, he maintains, entirely based upon the Will of God.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If there were no God, there would, for him, be no morality, and this is the reason of his denying to Atheists the protection of the State.
WRITINGSnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading LOCKE'S OPINIONS ON RELIGION AND MORALS, AND HIS THEOLOGICAL WRITINGS.
xnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading IV., ch. x., Locke attempts to prove the existence of a God, which, though God has given us no innate idea of Himself, he regards as "the most obvious truth that reason discerns," and as resting on evidence equal to mathematical certainty.
