Chapter III

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

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

in addition

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

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

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

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

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

comparative of “base” — serving as or forming a base

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

a speech sound that is not a vowel

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

tendency to believe readily

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

emanating from God

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

a boy or man

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

brought together in one place

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

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

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

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

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

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From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

past form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

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

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

for more time

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

engage in

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

not any; not one

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

puffed up with vanity

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

take the place or move into the position of

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

carry out

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

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

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

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

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

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

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.

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From this reading On the part of its votaries, humility is invoked to take the place of pride; forgiveness of injuries to supersede resentment; meekness and patience and long suffering are held to indicate a truer devotion than pompous rites and vain ceremonies; and instead of incense and sacrifices, good deeds to his fellow mortals, and a lowly and penitent spirit, are deemed the most acceptable offerings which man can make to his Creator.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It has driven away from religion the superstitions which fraud and credulity combined had gathered around it.

during the time that

From this reading But while philosophy has not altered, and could not alter these impulses of the heart, we may see here also its benignant operations.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading Thus mercy to human frailty and pity for human suffering, are regarded as divine attributes no less than wisdom and power.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Man no longer imputes to the Deity the same violent and ignoble passions by which the baser part of his own nature is agitated; and instead of regarding cruelty and vengeance as attributes of the Supreme Being, he is invested with those qualities which appear to our feeble conceptions more consonant with divine perfection.