used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
consider or hold as true
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
amenitiesnounUS /əˈmenətiz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
for the reason that
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
CommandmentsnounUS /kəˈmændmənts/
plural of “commandment” — something that is commanded
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
gallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
hoppedverbUS /hɑːpt/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
other's
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From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
go across or through
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
by chance
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
ramificationsnounUS /ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “ramification” — the act of branching out or dividing into branches
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the Ten Commandments have been spoken, conscience becomes less something inherent than something acquired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The inherent conscience keeps most of us away from jail, from court, from the gallows; the acquired conscience helps us to preserve the little amenities of daily life.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading It is now a point of view, differing widely, as the ignorant man differs from the educated.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You and I will agree upon the Ten Commandments; but perhaps we will refuse to accept the other's interpretation of the ramifications.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I step on my neighbour's feet, return and apologize because my acquired conscience orders me to do so; whereas you might pass on without caring if your neighbour hopped about on one foot.
