used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
agere
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From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Much may be said on both sides.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Yet honesty is said to be the best policy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Much may be said on both sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
DishonestynounUS /dɪˈsɑːnəsti/
the quality of being dishonest
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
honesta
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From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Much may be said on both sides.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much may be said on both sides.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Much may be said on both sides.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
by chance
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Yet honesty is said to be the best policy.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
refert
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From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Much may be said on both sides.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Much may be said on both sides.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
Tanti
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From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tanti refert honesta agere; Of such consequence is it to do honest things.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dishonesty, it is true, may lead to being taken up; but then honesty often leads to being taken _in_.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet honesty is said to be the best policy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading By this course of conduct, you certainly render yourself worthy of the protection of the magistrate; although whether you thereby constitute yourself a flat or not, is perhaps a doubtful question.
