used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As to how we are always to do this, I can not tell you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As to how we are always to do this, I can not tell you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
Brandon
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From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One has to learn that by trying.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As to how we are always to do this, I can not tell you.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
every-day
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From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is this: Whatever makes others unhappy is wrong; whatever makes the world happier is good.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It is this: Whatever makes others unhappy is wrong; whatever makes the world happier is good.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One has to learn that by trying.
how
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From this reading As to how we are always to do this, I can not tell you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading One has to learn that by trying.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It is this: Whatever makes others unhappy is wrong; whatever makes the world happier is good.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One has to learn that by trying.
others
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From this reading It is this: Whatever makes others unhappy is wrong; whatever makes the world happier is good.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
not in physical motion
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
express in words
From this reading As to how we are always to do this, I can not tell you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One has to learn that by trying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is this: Whatever makes others unhappy is wrong; whatever makes the world happier is good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
hard to endure
From this reading One has to learn that by trying.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading It is this: Whatever makes others unhappy is wrong; whatever makes the world happier is good.
the act of using
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading We can but try, and if we fail altogether, there is still virtue in every futile effort toward the right."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As to how we are always to do this, I can not tell you.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It is this: Whatever makes others unhappy is wrong; whatever makes the world happier is good.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is this: Whatever makes others unhappy is wrong; whatever makes the world happier is good.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As to knowing right and wrong," replied Brandon, "I think I can give you a rule which, although it may not cover the whole ground, is excellent for every-day use.
