used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
AnalogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The easier or higher any one's Fortune is, this Duty arises proportionably.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The different Nations of the World are as much distinguished by their Cleanliness, as by their Arts and Sciences.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The easier or higher any one's Fortune is, this Duty arises proportionably.
AristotlenounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəl/
one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
ArtsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading The different Nations of the World are as much distinguished by their Cleanliness, as by their Arts and Sciences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The different Nations of the World are as much distinguished by their Cleanliness, as by their Arts and Sciences.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
CleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
deem to be
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The different Nations of the World are as much distinguished by their Cleanliness, as by their Arts and Sciences.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The different Nations of the World are as much distinguished by their Cleanliness, as by their Arts and Sciences.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The easier or higher any one's Fortune is, this Duty arises proportionably.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The easier or higher any one's Fortune is, this Duty arises proportionably.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _First_, It is a Mark of Politeness.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The easier or higher any one's Fortune is, this Duty arises proportionably.
the act of giving
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
Half-Virtues
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From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The easier or higher any one's Fortune is, this Duty arises proportionably.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The different Nations of the World are as much distinguished by their Cleanliness, as by their Arts and Sciences.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The different Nations of the World are as much distinguished by their Cleanliness, as by their Arts and Sciences.
not any; not one
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
Offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
one's
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From this reading The easier or higher any one's Fortune is, this Duty arises proportionably.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The easier or higher any one's Fortune is, this Duty arises proportionably.
PolitenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
proportionably
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From this reading The easier or higher any one's Fortune is, this Duty arises proportionably.
PuritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
SciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The different Nations of the World are as much distinguished by their Cleanliness, as by their Arts and Sciences.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The different Nations of the World are as much distinguished by their Cleanliness, as by their Arts and Sciences.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
unadorn'd
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From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This Adventure occasioned my throwing together a few hints upon _Cleanliness_, which I shall consider as one of the _Half-Virtues_, as _Aristotle_ calls them, and shall recommend it under the three following Heads, As it is a Mark of Politeness; As it produces Love; and As it bears Analogy to Purity of Mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is universally agreed upon, that no one, unadorn'd with this Virtue, can go into Company without giving a manifest Offence.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The different Nations of the World are as much distinguished by their Cleanliness, as by their Arts and Sciences.
