used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
(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 Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EPICURE OF PAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
Balmez
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From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
BuddhismnounUS /ˈbuːdɪzəm/
a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
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 Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
without deviation
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
EPICUREnounUS /ˈepɪkjʊr/
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading AN EPICURE OF PAIN.
epicurizing
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From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
at any time
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
exaggerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
apart from; not including
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
gratuitousadjectiveUS /ɡrəˈtuːətəs/
without cause
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
improvesverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvz/
third-person singular of “improve” — to make better
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
lavishesverbUS /ˈlævɪʃəz/
third-person singular of “lavish” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
not any; not one
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EPICURE OF PAIN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
and nothing more
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading AN EPICURE OF PAIN.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has become a recognised idea in our day that a poor sick man has a right to be restored to health at the hands of a Christian people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
Thos
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From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
thriftilyadverb
in a thrifty manner
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
which person or people
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In reports presented to the public, philanthropy may and will exaggerate the care which it lavishes on the unfortunate, but things will not be so in reality.—_Balmez._ He loves not to be prodigal of men’s lives, but thriftily improves the objects of his cruelty, spending them by degrees, and epicurizing on their pain.—_Thos.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I pity the unfortunate who, in their necessities, find only the succour of the civil authorities, without the intervention of Christian charity.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Fuller._ The institution and maintenance of such public charities as hospitals for the gratuitous relief of sickness all over Europe are directly due to Christianity; no other religion or policy, except Buddhism in its prime, ever blessed the world with such a form of charity.
