used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
(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 “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading And some must paint aright; For some paint in the shadow, And some paint in the light.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
BuildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
CanadiansnounUS /kəˈneɪdiənz/
plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
dwellernounUS /ˈdwelər/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And some must paint aright; For some paint in the shadow, And some paint in the light.”
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
usually; as a rule
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
HemispherenounUS /ˈhemɪsfɪr/
half of the terrestrial globe
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
incorruptibleadjective
incapable of being morally corrupted
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
law-abidingadjective
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And some must paint aright; For some paint in the shadow, And some paint in the light.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
not one, and not any
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
Plainville
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From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
get by special effort
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading And some must paint aright; For some paint in the shadow, And some paint in the light.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
a special situation
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is an attribute of Canadians generally, and, it may be said, particularly of the Canadians of the prairie provinces.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “All things are in the Beginning, All things are to the End, Though few may know the secret, And none may comprehend; And some must paint in error.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading That the dweller in the land of the maple should possess a reverence for law which does not distinguish any other nationality of the Western Hemisphere is not so much a matter of constitutional difference, or of the law itself; the secret lies in the manner in which the law has been administered and enforced, and in the fortunate circumstance that Canada has, as a rule, been able to secure the services of intelligent and incorruptible officers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ If there was one thing upon which the people of Plainville prided themselves it was their law-abiding disposition.
