AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
almshouses
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From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
blatantadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪtənt/
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
braggard
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From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
dethronedverbUS /dɪˈθroʊnd/
past form of “dethrone” — remove a monarch from the throne
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
diners-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Charity, modestly hooded, went into the houses of the poor, and tendered her gifts with smiles.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading Charity, modestly hooded, went into the houses of the poor, and tendered her gifts with smiles.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Charity, modestly hooded, went into the houses of the poor, and tendered her gifts with smiles.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Charity, modestly hooded, went into the houses of the poor, and tendered her gifts with smiles.
invitesnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
meekest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading Charity, modestly hooded, went into the houses of the poor, and tendered her gifts with smiles.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
ostentatiousadjectiveUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
intended to attract notice and impress others
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
ourspronounUS /ˈaʊərz/
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
PHILANTHROPISTnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
philanthropistsnounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpɪsts/
plural of “philanthropist” — someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Charity, modestly hooded, went into the houses of the poor, and tendered her gifts with smiles.
povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
PROFESSIONALadjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
savours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Charity, modestly hooded, went into the houses of the poor, and tendered her gifts with smiles.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
tenderedverbUS /ˈtendərd/
past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance
From this reading Charity, modestly hooded, went into the houses of the poor, and tendered her gifts with smiles.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Philanthropy now builds almshouses and hospitals, and rails at poverty if it has too much pride to occupy them.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Charity, modestly hooded, went into the houses of the poor, and tendered her gifts with smiles.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPIST We have professional diners-out, professional beauties, professional Christians, then why not professional philanthropists?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading This brilliant century of ours has nothing to do with the word charity, as it savours too much of stealthy benevolence, so it has substituted in its place the long word philanthropy, which is much more genteel and comprehensive.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Charity, the meekest of the Christian graces, has been long since dethroned, and her place is taken by the blatant braggard Philanthropy, who does his good deeds in a most ostentatious manner, and loudly invites the world to see his generosity, and praise him for it.
