used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
for the reason that
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
belongeth
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From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
confined by bonds
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
CIVILadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading OF CIVIL LAWS.
civitas
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From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
commonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading [Sidenote: Civil law what.]
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading OF CIVIL LAWS.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
the force of workers available
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF CIVIL LAWS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Civil law what.]
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
not in physical motion
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the knowledge of particular laws belongeth to them, that profess the study of the laws of their several countries; but the knowledge of civil law in general, to any man.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading By CIVIL LAWS, I understand the laws, that men are therefore bound to observe, because they are members, not of this, or that commonwealth in particular, but of a commonwealth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading [Sidenote: Civil law what.]
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The ancient law of Rome was called their _civil law_, from the word _civitas_, which signifies a commonwealth: and those countries, which having been under the Roman empire, and governed by that law, retain still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the civil law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own civil laws.
