used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
(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 Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading We now know that prosperous people may be good, and that unfortunate people may be bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We now know that prosperous people may be good, and that unfortunate people may be bad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
certificatesnounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkəts/
plural of “certificate” — a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
DivesnounUS /daɪvz/
plural of “dive” — a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We now know that prosperous people may be good, and that unfortunate people may be bad.
only a very short time before
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We now know that prosperous people may be good, and that unfortunate people may be bad.
LazarusnounUS /ˈlæzərəs/
the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We now know that prosperous people may be good, and that unfortunate people may be bad.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading We now know that prosperous people may be good, and that unfortunate people may be bad.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
possessing material wealth
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
and nothing more
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading We now know that prosperous people may be good, and that unfortunate people may be bad.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
violationnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are hardly convinced that Dives should have been sent to hell simply for being rich, or that Lazarus was entitled to eternal joy on account of his poverty.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We now know that prosperous people may be good, and that unfortunate people may be bad.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We have reached the conclusion that the practice of virtue tends in the direction of prosperity, and that a violation of the conditions of well-being brings, with absolute certainty, wretchedness and misfortune.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Nearly all intelligent people have given up the idea that the world is about to come to an end.
wretchednessnoun
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading They do not now believe that prosperity is a certain sign of wickedness, or that poverty and wretchedness are sure certificates of virtue.
