used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
(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 It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
rid of obstructions
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it does not matter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
divisible by two
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it does not matter.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
set down according to a plan
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
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 Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE WAY OF LIFE.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Perhaps it does not matter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps it does not matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY OF LIFE.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it does not matter.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
RulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY OF LIFE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY OF LIFE.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What matter if God be inscrutable, if He has given us commands for our lives that are clear, if He has laid down for us His will that we should follow.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It may be that all this speculation about the First Cause, about the Ruling Power of the world, is unnecessary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even if Law be not a full explanation, even if a knowledge of all Law would not mean a knowledge of everything, what would this signify if we can see enough of the laws that govern our lives so to order ourselves as to reach the goal?
