adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
civilizeverbUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪz/
teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
CONTINUEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But the reverse is the fact.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
how
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From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
JudgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
remedied
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From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading But the reverse is the fact.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
SAMEadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
SUBJECTnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
Tahitians
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From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Judged by this principle, the Tahitians are less civilized now than formerly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
unchristianadjective
not of a Christian faith
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading True, their constitutional indolence is excessive; but surely, if the spirit of Christianity is among them, so unchristian a vice ought to be, at least, partially remedied.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It has been said that the only way to civilize a people is to form in them habits of industry.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED We have glanced at their moral and religious condition; let us see how it is with them socially, and in other respects.
