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Chapter VII
WHAT HE BELIEVED. It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view. In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect. The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own. What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
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in addition to; as well as
From this reading “The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.”
the inner sense of right and wrong
From this reading “The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?”
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading “The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
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From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
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From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
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From this reading WHAT HE BELIEVED.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
the inner sense of right and wrong
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
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From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
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From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
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From this reading What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
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From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
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From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
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From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT HE BELIEVED.
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From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
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From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
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From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
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From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
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From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
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From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What did he think of this dogma or that mystery?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
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From this reading It is not our business to gauge the Bishop of D---- from an orthodox point of view.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the presence of such a soul we only feel inclined to respect.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HE BELIEVED.
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From this reading The conscience of the just man must be believed on its word; besides, certain natures granted, we admit the possibility of the development of all the beauties of human virtue in a creed differing from our own.
