goodness
/ˈɡʊdnəs/ noun B1- The state or characteristic of being good.
- The good, nutritional, healthy part or content of something.
- God. · Thank goodness that the war is over!
- The moral qualities which constitute Christian excellence; moral virtue.
Plural goodnesses
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“Well, we’re bound to take you on your own terms,” said the inspector; “but when it comes to telling us to abandon the case—why in the name of goodness should we abandon the case?”
“Goodness, I don’t care.
Might I beg that you would have the goodness to sit down upon one of those boxes, and not to interfere?”
Have the goodness, also, when you address me always to say ‘sir’ and ‘please.’”
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