used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
(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 And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It requires courage and firmness to do right, when you are surrounded by those who urge you to do wrong.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It requires courage and firmness to do right, when you are surrounded by those who urge you to do wrong.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
a young person of either sex
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It requires courage and firmness to do right, when you are surrounded by those who urge you to do wrong.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading It requires courage and firmness to do right, when you are surrounded by those who urge you to do wrong.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
how
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From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
OBEDIENCEnounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading OBEDIENCE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It requires courage and firmness to do right, when you are surrounded by those who urge you to do wrong.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
determined
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It requires courage and firmness to do right, when you are surrounded by those who urge you to do wrong.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
confined on all sides
From this reading It requires courage and firmness to do right, when you are surrounded by those who urge you to do wrong.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
a special situation
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading It requires courage and firmness to do right, when you are surrounded by those who urge you to do wrong.
precisely as stated
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
at the time that
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
which person or people
From this reading And I trust every child who has read thus far, has resolved to do all in his power to promote the happiness of those who have been so kind to him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But you will find that it is a very different thing to resolve to do your duty, from what it is to perform your resolutions when the hour of temptation comes.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It requires courage and firmness to do right, when you are surrounded by those who urge you to do wrong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the chapters you have now read, I have endeavored to show you how much your own happiness, and that of your parents, depend upon your conduct.
