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Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?
To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.
The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.
There is no doubt that a school of learning is a charity.
It is one of those mentioned in the statutes.
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The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel is here in full — 475 sentences across 95 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?
/bʌt ðə ˈkwestʃən fɔːr jɔːr ˈɑːnərz tuː ˌdɪˈsaɪd hiːr ɪz wʌt ɪz ə ˈtʃerɪti ɔːr ə ˈtʃærətəbəl juːs ɪn ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən ʌv lɔː/
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To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.
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The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.
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There is no doubt that a school of learning is a charity.
/ðer ɪz noʊ daʊt ðæt ə skuːl ʌv ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪz ə ˈtʃerɪti/
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It is one of those mentioned in the statutes.
/ɪt ɪz wʌn ʌv ðoʊz ˈmenʃənd ɪn ðə ˈstætʃuːts/

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analogous adjective US /əˈnæləɡəs/

similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar

From this reading “The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.”

charities noun US /ˈtʃerətiz/

plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading “The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.”

enumerated verb US /ɪˈnuːməreɪtɪd/

past form of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading “To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.”

equitable adjective US /ˈekwətəbəl/

fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

From this reading “The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.”

honors noun US /ˈɑːnərz/

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading “But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?”

jurisprudence noun US /ˌdʒʊrəˈspruːdəns/

the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do

From this reading “The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.”

statute noun US /ˈstætʃuːt/

an act passed by a legislative body

From this reading “The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.”

statutes noun US /ˈstætʃuːts/

plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body

From this reading “It is one of those mentioned in the statutes.”

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43

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From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

analogousadjectiveUS /əˈnæləɡəs/

similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar

From this reading The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/

plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.

charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There is no doubt that a school of learning is a charity.

ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

enumeratedverbUS /ɪˈnuːməreɪtɪd/

past form of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

equitableadjectiveUS /ˈekwətəbəl/

fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

From this reading The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/

a search for knowledge

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is one of those mentioned in the statutes.

jurisprudencenounUS /ˌdʒʊrəˈspruːdəns/

the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do

From this reading The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.

lawnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading There is no doubt that a school of learning is a charity.

mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading It is one of those mentioned in the statutes.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading There is no doubt that a school of learning is a charity.

objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is one of those mentioned in the statutes.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

others

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading There is no doubt that a school of learning is a charity.

sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.

statutenounUS /ˈstætʃuːt/

an act passed by a legislative body

From this reading The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.

statutesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːts/

plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body

From this reading It is one of those mentioned in the statutes.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The objects enumerated in that statute, and others analogous to them, are charities in the sense of equitable jurisprudence.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no doubt that a school of learning is a charity.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is one of those mentioned in the statutes.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading To answer this inquiry, we are generally referred to the objects enumerated in the 43d of Elizabeth.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But the question for your honors to decide here is, What is a charity, or a charitable use, in contemplation of law?

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