10
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From this reading 10.
9
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From this reading 9.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
(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 Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
your usual mood
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
how
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From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
engage in
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
confined on all sides
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will adopt the resolution that you will confer favors whenever you can, you will certainly be surrounded by ardent friends.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are little aware how much the happiness of your whole life depends upon the cultivation of a good disposition.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Begin upon this principle in childhood, and act upon it through life, and you will make yourself happy, and promote the happiness of all within your influence.
