used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
(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 These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
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 These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
COWPERnounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
a boy or man
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
IngeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
IntroductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading Introductory.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
not any; not one
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
outgrowthnounUS /ˈaʊtɡroʊθ/
a natural consequence of development
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
promotingverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
any competition
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
refineverbUS /rəˈfaɪn/
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading A knowledge of etiquette has been defined to be a knowledge of the rules of society at its best.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
in or at the place that
From this reading In all civilized countries the influence of the best society is of great importance to the welfare and prosperity of the nation, but in no country is the good influence of the most refined society more powerfully felt than in our own, "the land of the future, where mankind may plant, essay, and resolve all social problems."
which person or people
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These rules have been the outgrowth of centuries of civilization, had their foundation in friendship and love of man for his fellow man--the vital principles of Christianity--and are most powerful agents for promoting peace, harmony and good will among all people who are enjoying the blessings of more advanced civilized government.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ingenious Art with her expressive face, Steps forth to fashion and refine the race."--COWPER.
